Chickpeas and Lamb Chops

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This flavorful recipe combines tender lamb chops with hearty chickpeas for a satisfying and protein-packed meal. The lamb is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, giving it a deliciously fragrant and savory taste. The chickpeas are simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, infusing them with the flavors of the lamb and creating a deliciously comforting dish. Serve this delightful combination with a side of fluffy couscous or warm crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Chickpeas and lamb chops recipe details

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Easy lamb chops served with the Mediterranean classics of olives and garbanzo beans, a.k.a. chickpeas.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 (8 ounce) lamb chops
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a skillet and set over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper on both sides, then cook in hot oil for about 10 minutes, flipping once midway through cooking time, until cooked through. Set on a plate and cover with foil.
2. Pour 3 tablespoons oil into the skillet. Cook garlic and olives in hot oil for about 4 minutes, then stir in garbanzo beans. When beans are hot, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve lamb chops with the garbanzo beans spooned over each serving.