Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 lamb chops, about 2 to 3 ounces each

1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeds removed

1 cup plain, non-fat yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped mint

2 pinches of sugar

pinch of salt

freshly ground black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Mix together the lemon juice, chopped garlic, oregano, and olive oil.  Marinate the lamb chops in this mixture for about 30 minutes.

2. While the lamb is marinating, make the cucumber sauce.  Puree the cucumber in a blender until chunky but not liquefied.  Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and stir in the yogurt, mint, and a pinch of sugar.

3. Remove the lamb from the marinade.  Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.

4. Place the lamb chops on a broiler pan and broil 3 inches from the heat for 4 to 5 minutes.  Turn and broil for an additional 3 minutes for medium-rare, or 5 minutes for medium.

5. Serve 2 lamb chops per person topped with minted cucumber sauce.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves 4

Calories: 234

Percent calores from fat: 41%

Percent calories from Protein: 46%

Percent calories from Carbohydrate: 13%