Lamb Chops with Mint-Walnut Pesto Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops with Mint-Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 6-ounce loin lamb chops; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons Mint Walnut Pesto, recipe follows; Grilled asparagus, for serving, optional; 2 tablespoons walnuts; 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese, about 1/4 cup; 1/2 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

Four 6-ounce loin lamb chops
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons Mint Walnut Pesto, recipe follows
Grilled asparagus, for serving, optional
2 tablespoons walnuts
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese, about 1/4 cup
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Preheat broiler and position pan 4 to 6 inches under heat.
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Position a broiler pan 4 to 6 inches from broiler and heat.
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Brush chops lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place chops on hot pan and broil to desired doneness, turning once about halfway through cooking, 7 to 9 minutes.
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Remove from broiler and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve sliced topped with pesto.
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Serve asparagus as a side dish.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Toast, shaking occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes.
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Remove and cool.
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Puree nuts, mint, parsley, cheese, garlic, and salt in a food processor.
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Drizzle in olive oil, with motor running, until incorporated.
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Transfer pesto to a container, place a piece plastic wrap on surface, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Calories: 441
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Total Fat: 29.5 grams
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Saturated Fat: 7 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 2 grams
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Protein: 40 grams
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Sodium: 509 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 126 milligrams
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Fiber: 1 gram
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Calories: 69
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Total Fat: 7 grams
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Saturated Fat: 1 gram
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Total Carbohydrate: 1 gram
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Protein: 1 gram
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Sodium: 132 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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Fiber: 0.5 gram

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 6-ounce loin lamb chops, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons Mint Walnut Pesto, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops with Mint-Walnut Pesto 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.

Lamb Chops with Mint-Walnut Pesto

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