Lollipop Lamb Chops + Pistachio Pesto

Name: Lollipop Lamb Chops + Pistachio Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pistachios; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; LAMB CHOPS:; 8 lamb rib chops (about 1 pound); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023

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Ingredients

1/2 cup pistachios
2 garlic cloves
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
LAMB CHOPS:
8 lamb rib chops (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Place pistachios and garlic in a KitchenAid Food Processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add basil, lemon juice and salt; pulse until finely chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended.
Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat; add lamb. Cook until desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with basil pesto and pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 lamb chop with 2 tablespoons pesto and 1-1/2 teaspoons pomegranate seeds: 207 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Lollipop Lamb Chops + Pistachio Pesto

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