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Marinated Lamb Chops

with Couscous Tabbouleh and Mint Mojo

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INGREDIENTS

LAMB CHOPS

  • ½ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ Lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ t Dried Oregano
  • ½ t Ground Cumin
  • ¼ t Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 clvs Garlic, roughly chopped
  • Light Olive Oil, for cooking

COUSCOUS TABBOULEH

  • 2 c Low-sodium Vegetable Stock
  • 10 oz Couscous
  • ¼ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 t Ground Cumin
  • ½ t Salt (coarse)
  • ½ t Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Plum Tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 Red Onion, finely diced
  • 3 clvs Garlic, finely minced
  • ½ European Cucumber, seeded and finely diced
  • ¼ c Cilantro, finely chopped
  • ¼ c Chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed

MINT MOJO

  • 1 ½ c Mint Jelly
  • 1 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 clvs Garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch Mint Leaves, about 1 packed cup
  • ½ t Salt (coarse)
  • ½ t Ground Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE LAMB CHOPS

  1. Whisk together oil, lemon zest and juice, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add garlic. Add lamb chops and turn to coat.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove chops from refrigerator and shake off excess marinade. Set aside.
  4. Heat a large grill pan or skillet over high heat. Brush pan lightly with oil. Add chops and cook 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare

FOR THE COUSCOUS TABBOULEH

  1. Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Meanwhile, place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. When stock boils, carefully pour over couscous; cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside 5 minutes.
  2. Uncover and fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in lime zest and juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes, garlic, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and chickpeas. Stir to combine.

FOR THE MINT MOJO

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.

FOR THE SERVICE

  1. Spoon a portion of couscous into the center of a plate; place 2 lamb chops onto the couscous.
  2. Drizzle mint mojo around the plate and garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired.

The Marinated Lamb Chops has been offered on the Cabanas menu.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Created 2023-01-26 12:58:31 – Last Modified 2024-02-02 09:30:14