Lamb chops with olive tapenade

Lamb and olives are a perfect combination. Enjoy these simple chops with the salty and delicious olive spread.

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOKING TIME

5-10 minutes

YIELD

4 servings

 

2 tablespoons bacon fat
or coconut oil

2 lbs lamb chops

1 tablespoon Greek Spice Blend

OLIVE TAPENADE

1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon capers

1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste

Juice of 1/2 lemon

 

CHANGE IT UP

Enjoy these with a green salad or Sautéed Spinach.

 

NUTS

EGGS

NIGHTSHADES

FODMAPS

 

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In an oven-safe pan over medium heat, melt the bacon fat. While the pan heats, sprinkle both sides of the lamb chops with the Greek Spice Blend. Sear the lamb chops for 2 minutes on each side, and place the entire pan in the hot oven for 2 minutes. Remove the lamb chops from the oven

To make the tapenade: Combine all ingredients in a food processor or hand blender. Top each lamb chop with a dollop of the tapenade