Mint Pesto Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Mint Pesto Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper; 6 (1-inch thick) lamb loin chops; 3 tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
6 (1-inch thick) lamb loin chops
3 tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
2
Combine all pesto ingredients in medium bowl; set aside.
3
Combine butter, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
4
Brush lamb chops with butter mixture; place onto grill.
5
Grill, basting and turning occasionally, 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.
6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon pesto onto each lamb chop.
7
Place tomato halves onto grill; spoon about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese on each tomato half.
8
Continue grilling 2-4 minutes or until heated through.
9
Serve tomato half along side each lamb chop; serve with remaining pesto.

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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: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Mint Pesto Lamb Chops 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.

Mint Pesto Lamb Chops

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