Pesto Stuffed Lamb Chops

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
• 4 butterfly lamb chops
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

• 1 for filling stir together feta, pesto and pine nuts.
• 2 place equal amounts of filling in each lamb chop, secure opening with toothpick.
• 3 for the rub, combine all other ingredients except for balsamic vinegar in a bowl
• 4 brush rub on each lamb chop.
• 5 bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minute.
• 6 during the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush balsamic vinegar on lamb chops.