Lamb with Cherry Glaze

A lamb chop seared to perfection with a delightful cherry glaze!

Ingredients: 

• 1 medium potato
• 6 asparagus spears
• ¹⁄₂ cup fresh cherries
• 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
• ¹⁄₄ medium onion
• 3 tsp basil
• 2 tsp whipped butter
• 5 oz lamb chops
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
2. Boil and mash potatoes. Set aside.
3. Steam asparagus. Set aside.
4. Heat cherries in the microwave for 1 minute. Separate the cherries into two bowls. Mash ¹⁄₂ of the cherries with the back of your fork until smashed and juice is released. Set aside.
5. Mix flour, salt and pepper on a plate. Lightly coat lamb chops in the flour mixture.
6. Melt 1 tsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops and cook 3 minutes per side for medium rare (cook longer if desired). Transfer lamb chops to a baking sheet in the oven to keep warm.
7. Add onion to the same skillet and sauté for 4 minutes until beginning to brown. Add cherries and bring to a boil until the liquid is slightly reduced and the onion is soft. Stir in half of the basil and cook for one minute.
8. Place lamb chop on a plate, top with cherry glaze and sprinkle basil on top. Serve with ¹⁄₂ cup mashed potatoes with 1 tsp butter and 6 asparagus spears.