Lollipop Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto and Pomegranate Seeds

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

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

Directions

1. Place pistachios and garlic in a 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.
2. 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.
   

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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.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lollipop-lamb-chops-with-pistachio-pesto-and-pomegranate-seeds/

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