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Zaatar Lamb
Zaatar Lamb is a wonderful pairing, make no mistake. Lamb is my favourite meat and I'm always searching for combinations that surprise and delight. This is such a simple way to serve the meat, alongside this celebrated Middle Eastern spice mix.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marination
1 d
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 686 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb lamb chops
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 1 garlic clove (crushed into a paste)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp za'atar
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
Onion & Sumac Salad
- 1 bowl Sumac Onions (see my recipe)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a plastic bag and jostle around to combine everything.
- Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge between 1-24 hours.
- Heat a BBQ or oven broiler/grill until hot.
- Grill the chops for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly charred but still pink in the middle. Leave to rest for 2-3 minutes then serve hot.
- If you're making the Sumac Onions (see link in recipe), serve the chops on a large platter with the onion on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
686kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
906mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 906mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.