Dijon Lamb With Herb Lentils and Greens Recipe

Name: Dijon Lamb With Herb Lentils and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lamb fillets; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 9 ounces French lentils, rinsed; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves; 1 12 lbs swiss chard leaves; ½ tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Set the oven to 450F Blanch the chard leaves in plenty of boiling water, drain and set on one side.
2
Rub the lamb with the mustard.
3
Heat half of the oil in a frying pan and fry the lamb on all sides until browned.
4
Transfer to the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, place the lentils in a large saucepan and cover with water.
6
Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are cooked.
7
Drain through a fine sieve and refresh under cold running water.
8
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and add the garlic, lentils, herbs and chard and toss well together with the lemon juice.
9
Season to taste.
10
Spoon a generous helping of lentils and greens in the centre of each plate, top with slices of lamb fillet and serve immediately.

543

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lamb fillets, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 9 ounces French lentils, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Dijon Lamb With Herb Lentils and Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dijon Lamb With Herb Lentils and Greens

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Variations & substitutions

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