Beef / Pork

Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Squash and Chimichurri takes several minutes to prepare.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Squash and Chimichurri takes several minutes to cook.

Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Squash and Chimichurri makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Squash and Chimichurri are:

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Dash of crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound)
3 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound)
8 (3-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
1 Tbsp chopped parsley & oregano
Cooking spray

Here is how you make Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Squash and Chimichurri:

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add garlic to pan; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Remove garlic from water; cool. Coarsely chop garlic.2. Place garlic, 1/2 cup parsley, 4 tsp oil, shallots, and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper) in a food processor; process 1 minute or until almost smooth. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; pulse 2 times.3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.4. Combine squash, zucchini, chopped parsley & oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, & 1/4 tsp pepper and remaining 2 tsp oil in a bowl; toss well. Arrange squash and zucchini in a single layer on the grill. Grill for about 4 minutes per side. 5. Sprinkle lamb with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place lamb on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3-5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Divide squash and zucchini evenly among 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 lamb chops and the parsley puree.Serving Size: Serves 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KLWOZNIAK.

The nutritional information for Grilled Lamb Chops with Summer Squash and Chimichurri is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 271.0

• Total Fat: 14.1 g
• Cholesterol: 67.8 mg
• Sodium: 887.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 13.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 24.7 g