Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 4 ounce lamb loin chops trimmed
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 teaspoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• ziploc bags
• grill pan

Directions

1. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag.
2. Add lamb to bag, turning to coat. Seal and marinate at room temperature 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Remove lamb from marinade; discard marinade.
5. Sprinkle lamb evenly with salt and pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray.
6. Add lamb to pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
7. Combine 2 cups cooked orzo, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; toss well to coat.