Grilled Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
760 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto
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These grilled lamb chops with pistachio mint pesto are a flavor-packed main course that is sure to impress! They're great for holidays or a quick weeknight meal that looks like it took hours to complete.
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Ingredients
For lamb:
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
For pesto:
- ½ cup mint leaves firmly packed
- ⅓ cup pistachios shelled
- 1 tablespoon lemon about 1 lemon, zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
For lamb:
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Remove lamb from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Add to the grill and cook until each side is browned and has grill marks. About 5 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness.
- Serve lamb chops warm, topped with pistachio mint sauce.
For pesto:
- In a small food processor add mint, pistachios, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper. Pulse to help break down the mint and pistachios.
- Turn the food processor on full speed and while the processor is running drizzle in the olive oil and blend until combined.
- Take off the lid and scrape down the sides. Put the lid back on and drizzle in the water while the processor runs until you have reached your desired consistency. I like my pesto to be a bit thinner so it drizzles nicely.
- Note: For serving I grilled up a few lemons and cut up some red onion. Not necessary but makes for a pretty presentation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
760kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
86g
(172%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
257mg
(86%)
Sodium
1366mg
(57%)
Potassium
1256mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 760kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 86g | 172% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 257mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1366mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1256mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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