Orange-mint Lamb Chops

marinade

• 1 cup (250 mL) orange juice*
• 6 Tbsp. (90 mL) olive oil*
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 8 lamb chops
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) minced fresh mint
• 4 tsp. (20 mL) chopped orange peel
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) honey*
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil*

marinade

1. In a shallow dish, mix orange juice, 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) oil, parsley, garlic and pepper. Add chops and refrigerate for 60-90 min.
2. In a bowl, mix mint, 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) oil, orange peel, honey, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside. In a skillet, heat remaining oil and brown chops 1 min. per side.
3. Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC. Put chops in a casserole and roast about 8-10 min. to desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle with mint-orange peel mixture before serving. Serve with egg noodles and grilled green and yellow zucchini.