Mediterranean Seared Lamb with Mint Yogurt and Tomato Couscous
Tender, pan-seared lamb chops served over a bright cherry tomato couscous. A cooling cucumber-mint yogurt sauce perfectly balances the rich Mediterranean flavors.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you have leftover mint yogurt sauce, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days and makes a fantastic dip for fresh vegetables.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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For the Mint Yogurt Sauce
For the Tomato Couscous & Lamb
From Your Pantry
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Next: Grate the cucumber and gently squeeze out…
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Grate the cucumber and gently squeeze out…
Grate the cucumber and gently squeeze out the excess water using your hands or a paper towel. Place it in a small bowl.
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Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and…
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add half of them to the cucumber bowl, reserving the rest. Stir in the plain Greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, a crack of black pepper, and a small drizzle of olive oil. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
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Bring 1/2 cup of lightly salted water…
Bring 1/2 cup of lightly salted water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the whole wheat couscous, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and remove from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
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While the couscous rests
While the couscous rests, halve the cherry tomatoes. Season the lamb chops generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the lamb chops and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until they reach your preferred doneness. Transfer to a plate to rest.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork
Fluff the couscous with a fork, then fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, the remaining fresh mint leaves, and a tiny drizzle of olive oil.
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Divide the tomato couscous between two plates
Divide the tomato couscous between two plates, top with the seared lamb chops, and serve with a generous spoonful of the mint yogurt sauce.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Squeezing the water out of the…
Squeezing the water out of the grated cucumber is the secret to a thick, creamy yogurt sauce that will not turn watery on your plate.
Lamb cooks very quickly and continues…
Lamb cooks very quickly and continues to cook as it rests. Removing it from the pan just before it looks completely done prevents it from becoming tough.
If you have leftover mint yogurt…
If you have leftover mint yogurt sauce, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days and makes a fantastic dip for fresh vegetables.
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