• 3-1/2 Tbs. red onion, minced
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. fresh basil, minced
• salt and pepper
• 4 lamb chops, about 6 ounces each

Combine all ingredients except lamb chops, then add the lamb chops and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3-5 hours. Grill or broil the lamb chops until done as desired.

Per serving: calories 422, fat 36.7g, 79% calories from fat, cholesterol 90mg, protein 19.9g, carbohydrates 1.8g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 1.0g, sodium 68mg, diet points 12.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 2.8, Fat: 5.8, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Merlot, or Zinfandel.