Zesty lamb chops with crushed kidney beans

1 of 5-a-day chops easy dinner fibre iron lamb cutlets midweek dinner weeknight dinner winter

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Ingredients

8 lamb chops

2 tbsp olive oil

juice and zest 1 lemon

1-2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped

1 garlic clove , crushed

2 x 400g cans red kidney beans , drained

small pack mint , leaves picked and finely chopped

mixed green leaves such as rocket and watercress , to serve

Method

Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Brush the lamb chops with 1 tbsp oil, then rub all over with the lemon zest and some seasoning. Griddle for 3-4 mins each side for slightly pink meat, or a little longer for well done. You may need to do this in 2 batches. Remove from the pan, wrap in foil and leave to rest for 10 mins.

Gently fry the remaining oil, the chillies and garlic in a saucepan for 2-3 mins. Add the kidney beans and gently crush them with a potato masher, then continue to cook for 3 mins until the beans are warm. Stir in the lemon juice, mint and seasoning, and serve with the chops and mixed leaves.