Broiled Lemon Garlic Lamb

Ingredients

• ¾ lb (12 oz) raw, boneless lamb chop loin* (should yield two 5-oz cooked servings)
• 6 cups (1 large bunch) fresh spinach
• 2 cups portabella mushrooms (3 medium mushroom cups)
• 1 cup (8 medium) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Dash of salt and/or pepper (optional) 
  

*This recipe can also be made with chicken breast: start with 1 lb raw, boneless, skinless chicken breast to yield two 6-oz cooked servings.

Direction

Lamb: Preheat broiler. Trim all visible fat from lamb. Spray rack in broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray for 3 seconds. In a small bowl, combine garlic, dried rosemary, and black pepper. Place lamb on prepared rack and cover with half of garlic mixture. Broil 4 minutes, 4 inches from heat; turn lamb over. Cover lamb with remaining garlic mixture. Broil 2-4 minutes or until cooked through. Vegetables: Spray medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray for 2 seconds and heat over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté. Once mushrooms are near desired tenderness, add spinach and tomatoes and sauté an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve lamb over vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste if desired.