RECIPE: Honey-Glazed Lamb and Zucchini Gratin

Courtesy of National Honey Board

8 lamb chops


4 tbs. olive oil, divided


3 cups diced onion


3 cups diced zucchini


2 cups diced fresh tomatoes


4 tbs. chopped fresh mint, divided


2/3 cup honey


2 tsp. ground cumin


1 tsp. minced garlic


salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops 5 to 7 minutes on each side; remove from pan and keep warm. Drain fat, leaving any browned bits. Add remaining oil and onion; cook over medium heat until softened. Stir in zucchini and cook until tender-crisp. Stir in tomatoes and 2 Tbs. mint; cook about 1 minute. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine honey, remaining mint, cumin, garlic, 1⁄4 tsp. salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat until honey is thinned. To serve, spoon vegetable mixture onto a plate, top with lamb chop and drizzle with honey glaze.