Minty Roasted Lamb Chops
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
The classic spring combo of lamb, mint, and peas is mimicked here in this easy dinner. After a flavor-packed rub of garlic, lemon and mint, the chops are simply roasted in the oven.
Ingredients
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1/2 cupsnipped fresh mint leavessee savings
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2 Tbsp.finely shredded lemon peelsee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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1 tsp.sea salt or kosher saltsee savings
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1/2 tsp.freshly ground black peppersee savings
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8lamb rib or loin chops, cut 1 inch thicksee savings
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2 Tbsp.olive oilsee savings
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1 10-oz. pkg.frozen peassee savings
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1/4 cupmilk, half-and-half, or light creamsee savings
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1/4 tsp.sea salt or kosher saltsee savings
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2 Tbsp.coarsely snipped fresh tarragonsee savings
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Melted butter (optional)see savings
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Fresh herb sprigs (optional)see savings
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4 sliceshearty bread, toastedsee savings
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In bowl combine mint, lemon peel, garlic, the 1teaspoon salt, and pepper. Place chops on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush both sides of chops with olive oil. Press mint mixture on both sides of chops. Roast, uncovered, 17 to 20 minutes (145 degrees F for medium-rare, 160 degrees F for medium).
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Meanwhile, cook peas according to package directions. Drain. Place in food processor or blender. Add milk and 1/4teaspoon salt. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Transfer to bowl; stir in tarragon. Drizzle peas with melted butter; top with fresh herb sprigs. Place chops on bread slices alongside peas.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 377, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 811 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 43 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 44%, Calcium 7%, Iron 38%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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