Lamb Chops with White Beans

Total time: 30 minutes
    Some people always serve mint sauce with lamb.  I prefer lentils or white beans.   You can substitute Pork Chops, if you prefer, just cook a bit longer, although even pork can be faintly pink inside...

 Ingredients:

• 4 - 6 lamb chops, depending on size and hunger
• 2 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 3/4 cups (15oz, 450gr) white beans, cannellini, drained, rinsed
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 tbs dried sage
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar

 Instructions:

• White Beans: 
• Heat 1 tsp oil in medium saucepan.   Add shallot, carrot, garlic and sauté 5 minutes. 
• Add tomatoes and sauté 5 minutes longer.   
• Add sage, beans and white wine. 
• Cover reduce
• heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. 
• Add vinegar, stir. 
• Spoon onto a small platter, add lamb chops and serve.
• Lamb Chops: 
• Sprinkle rosemary and garlic powder on lamb chops. 
• Heat 1 tbs oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.  Add chops and sauté 2 - 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chop and desired doneness.  Make a slit and peak if not certain. 
• Remove, place on platter with beans and serve.