Lamb Chops Primavera

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 4 slices pepper bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
• 12 ounces trimmed fresh young green beans
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 lamb chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/3 cup apple butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup tomatoes or 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 in 12 inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. remove. reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet. drain bacon on paper towels.
• 2 meanwhile, in 2-quart microwave safe dish, cook beans in 2 tablespoons of water, covered, on high for 4 minutes, stirring once. drain and set aside.
• 3 brush lamb chops with soy sauce. in skillet, brown chops on both sides. add apple butter and the 1/4 cup water. reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
• 4 add beans, tomatoes, and bacon. cook uncovered 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
• 5 serve and enjoy!