Lamb Zucchini Compote
Photo courtesy of Lorie Hoiles.

Background: We love the tart flavors of the Black Plum and Rhubarb Compote with the Grilled Lamb Chops. Enjoy a Spicy Mango Margarita before the meal for a taste sensation.

Grilled Lamb Chops

  • Rack of Lamb
  • Coarse salt, to taste
  • Coarse pepper, to taste
  • Granulated garlic, to taste

Italian Zucchini Sticks

  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Black Plum and Rhubarb Compote

  • 2-3 ripe black plums
  • 5-6 ribs rhubarb
  • Granulated Swerve Sweetener, to taste

Instructions for Grilled Lamb Chops

  1. Trim as much fat as possible from the rack.
  2. Cut rack into individual chops.
  3. Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, and garlic on both sides.
  4. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on how hot you have your grill and your desired doneness.

Instructions for Italian Zucchini Sticks

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place 2 metal cooling racks inside the edges of the baking pan on top of the foil.
  3. In a medium bowl mix together all the seasonings.
  4. Wash and dry zucchinis. Cut off the ends and slice lengthwise.  Lay both halves flesh side down on the cutting board and slice lengthwise again in 3 pieces.  Now cut all the slices in half making sticks.
  5. Place all the sticks in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil.  Toss to coat each stick. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on sticks and toss to cover.
  6. Place sticks side by side on racks.
  7. Bake 20 -30 minutes or until zucchini is tender and coating is golden brown and lightly crisp.

Instructions for Black Plum and Rhubarb Compote

  1. Wash and course chop plums and rhubarb.
  2. Place in a medium saucepan, cover and put stove on low heat.
  3. Let cook for about an hour, checking occasionally that nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Stir to combined and to break down fruit.
  5. Add 3 heaping tablespoons of sweetener or to your liking.  We like ours tart.

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