Lamb chops in a Dutch oven with couscous and toasted almonds

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Lamb chops (choose chops with a bit of fat for extra tenderness)
• 1 unit Yellow onion (peeled and finely sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons Raisins (preferably golden)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (light or floral depending on preference)
• 30 g Sliced almonds (toasted and then lightly crushed)
• 200 g Fine couscous (cooked in salted water, lightly spiced (cumin) if desired)
• 250 ml Water (for cooking the couscous)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking the aromatics and the lamb)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the aromatics

   Peel the onion, cut it into thin strips. Crush the two garlic cloves. Measure the honey, raisins, and sliced almonds.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté onion and garlic

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium‑high heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Sear the lamb chops

   Place the lamb chops in the hot Dutch oven. Sear for 2 minutes on one side, flip and sear 2 minutes on the other side, then an additional 1 minute to lightly brown.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Add honey, raisins and simmer

   Pour the raisins and honey over the chops. Stir quickly, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium‑low and let cook for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium‑low

5. Prepare the couscous

   Bring 250 ml water to a boil in a small saucepan, add a pinch of salt and the couscous in a stream. Remove from heat, cover and let swell for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Toast the almonds

   Heat the small skillet over medium heat, add the sliced almonds and toast for 3 minutes while stirring constantly. Optional: lightly crush them with a mortar.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

7. Plating

   On each flat plate, place a portion of couscous, lay two lamb chops, drizzle with cooking sauce and sprinkle toasted almonds.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

3 g