Lamb chops are tossed in a sweet and spicy stout marinade and grilled for a mouth-watering main dish that’s perfect for entertaining.
Pairing: All Out Stout
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes (+ 20 minutes standing time)
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Stout Grilled Lamb Chops:
- 1/2 cup All Out Stout
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- 6 lamb rib chops
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, divided
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups chopped Swiss chard
Instructions
- Stout Grilled Lamb Chops: Stir together All Out Stout, lemon juice, oil, garlic, onion, oregano, honey, cumin and red chili flakes. Toss lamb chops with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove lamb chops from marinade and discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Grill lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into thickest part of meat without touching bone registers 145°F. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Assembly: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic for 1 minute or until fragrant. Toss in chickpeas; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in 2 tbsp water, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, and pinch each of salt and pepper. Mash coarsely; fold in dill and parsley.
- Heat remaining oil in another skillet; cook Swiss chard with remaining salt and pepper for 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted.
- Divided mashed chickpeas between 2 plates. Top with Swiss chard and lamb chops.
Tip: Substitute kale, spinach or dandelion greens for Swiss chard.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 580
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 1560mg
- Carbohydrate: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 33g