Tunisian Spiced Lamb Chops & Chard

Preparation

1. Combine cumin, caraway, 3/4 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and pepper in a small bowl. Rub both sides of lamb chops with the spice rub. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chops and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking to desired doneness, 3 to 5 more minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add shallot and dates (if using); cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
4. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pine nuts and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the chard topped with the lamb chops.

Tips

To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Per serving: 344 calories; 20 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 9 g mono unsaturated fat); 90 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrates; 33 g protein; 4 g fiber; 568 mg sodium; 1069 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (140% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv) Magnesium (38% dv), Iron (35% dv), Zinc (33% dv), Potassium (31% dv)

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 4 lean meat, 2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com