Espresso Marinated Lamb Chops – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 8 lamb loin chops
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground espresso
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
• ½ tsp (2 mL) whole grain mustard
• ½ cup (125 mL) red wine
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) coarse salt
• 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) canola oil, for cooking
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1½ cup (375 mL) finely sliced leek
• 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika
• ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine
• ½ cup (125 mL) lamb or beef stock
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped kale
• 12⁄3 cup (400 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh chopped mint plus more for garnish