Lamb Chop With Creme Fraiche Beans

Total Time: 14 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (4 -6 ounce) lamb chops
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans or 1 (15 ounce) can red beans
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and minced fine
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche
• 6 -8 basil leaves, chopped

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle the lamb chops with salt and pepper on both sides. broil, grill, or cook on a grill pan until desired doneness, 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• 2 meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans. put olive oil, rosemary and garlic in a skillet; heat until garlic is fragrant. add beans and water. simmer until water boils off and beans are soft. stir in the creme fraiche, turn heat up to high, and cook, stirring constantly, until beans are coated and creamy, 3-4 minutes. off heat, stir in most of the basil (save a little to garnish).
• 3 divide the beans between warmed plates. top each portion with a lamb chop, then sprinkle with reserved basil and serve.