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== Ingredients ==
=== Balsamic syrup ===
* ¾ cup [[balsamic vinegar]]
* ¼ teaspoon minced fresh [[rosemary]]
* ⅛ teaspoon [[pepper|black peppercorns]]

=== Chard ===
* 1 bunch [[swiss chard]] (1 lb)
* ¼ cup chopped [[red onion]]
* 1 teaspoon finely chopped [[garlic]]
* 1 tablespoon [[olive oil]]
* ½ teaspoon [[salt]]
* ¼ teaspoon [[black pepper]]
* 1 tablespoon [[water]]

=== Lamb chops ===
* 8 rib [[lamb chops]] (1¼ lb total), trimmed of all fat
* 1 teaspoon finely chopped [[garlic]]
* ½ teaspoon [[salt]]
* ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh [[rosemary]]
* ¼ teaspoon [[black pepper]]


== Procedures ==
=== Balsamic syrup ===
# Simmer syrup ingredients in a 1- to 1½-quart nonreactive saucepan over moderate heat until just syrupy and reduced to about ¼ cup, about 8 minutes.
# Pour through a sieve into a small bowl, discarding [[rosemary]] and peppercorns.

=== Chard ===
# Sauté [[Swiss chard|chard]]: cut stems and center ribs from [[Swiss chard|chard]], discarding any tough portions, then cut stems and ribs crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices.
# Stack [[Swiss chard|chard]] leaves and roll into cylinders.
# Cut cylinders crosswise to make 1-inch-wide strips.
# Cook [[onion]] and [[garlic]] in [[oil]] in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until [[onion]] begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
# Add [[Swiss chard|chard]] stems and ribs, [[salt]], and [[pepper]] and cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are just tender, about 6 minutes.
# Stir in [[Swiss chard|chard]] leaves and [[water]] and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes.

=== Lamb chops ===
# Broil chops while [[Swiss chard|chard]] cooks: preheat broiler.
# Sprinkle chops with [[garlic]], [[salt]], [[rosemary]], and [[pepper]], then broil on a lightly oiled broiler pan, 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning over once, for medium-rare, 6 to 7 minutes total.
# Serve chops and [[Swiss chard|chard]] drizzled with balsamic syrup.

[[Category:Kuwaiti cuisine]]
[[Category:Appetizer Recipes]]
[[Category:Rosemary Recipes]]
[[Category:Balsamic vinegar Recipes]]
[[Category:Swiss chard Recipes]]
[[Category:Red onion Recipes]]
[[Category:Lamb chop Recipes]]