INGREDIENTS
For the cutlets:
4 lamb rib chops
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove of garlic, peeled and sliced
2 pinches dried chilli flakes
2 pinches dry oregano
2 tbsp Kalamata pitted olives (sliced)
Zest and juice of ½ a small unwaxed lemon
For the hummus:
400g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove
50ml light tahini paste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
50g pitted Kalamata olives
Sprig of basil
Salt and pepper to taste
To serve:
Salad leaves
Balsamic vinegar glaze (reduced in a small saucepan with a touch of honey)
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METHOD
For the cutlets:
Using a mallet, gently flatten the chops and place into a large bowl. Pour in the oil. Add the chilli, olives, garlic, oregano and the juice with the zest of the lemon. Season with salt and turn the chops in the marinade so that both sides are coated.
Once ready, scrape off the marinade from the chops and cook them in a griddle pan for 2 minutes on each side.
For the hummus:
Put the chickpeas in a food-processor with the lemon juice, garlic, tahini paste, extra virgin olive oil and olives, blitz to a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve:
Spread the hummus on the cutlets and serve immediately with a crispy fresh salad, dressed with balsamic vinegar glaze.