Mojito Lamb Braai Chops

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. yellow wax beans
• 1/2 lb. green beans
• 6 radishes
• 2 celery ribs
• 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 rib lamb chops
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 1/4 c. tequilla
• 3/4 c. pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil; add yellow and green beans and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain; refresh under cold water and drain. Halve beans lengthwise.
2. Toss on a large serving plate with radishes, celery, 1 Tbsp of the oil, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper.
3. Get your braai to a medium-high heat. Brush chops with remaining 1 Tbsp oil, then rub with remaining salt and pepper, garlic powder, and lime zest.
4. Cook chops 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange chops on top of salad and drizzle with lime juice.
5. In a pan add tequila, then add pineapple juice and boil until reduced by half. Remove from heat; swirl in butter until emulsified.
6. Stir in mint. Spoon sauce over chops and salad.