Ingredients

  • 3 racks lamb, frenched and cut into 1 1/2 thick chops
  • olive oil, for brushing the grill and drizziling tomatoes
  • 1 cup couscous, prepared according to packet instructions
  • 1/2 pound ripe heirloom cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, diced
  • 5 cups spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Method

  • Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
  • Brush the grill rack with oil and preheat to high.
  • Place the lamb chops on the grill, cover, and cook until charred and to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer the chops to a plate, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Place the tomatoes, cut side up, on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the tomatoes in the oven until they begin to collapse but are still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile roast, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes and spinach to the couscous and toss gently.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, spoon the spinach and tomato couscous salad on each plate and sprinkle with some of the cheese.
  • Place 3 to 4 lamb chops on each plate and season to taste with pepper.
  • Serve immediately.