Turkish-Spiced Lamb Rack
A celebratory Turkish-inspired rack of lamb for two, paired with a warm bulgur salad showcasing peak-season Washington heirloom tomatoes and a cool herb yogurt.
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It scored 6/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Frenched Lamb Rib Rack1 rack (about 1¼–1½ pounds) $27.99
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Organic Heirloom Tomatoes12 ounces $4.43
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Organic Whole Grain Bulgur Wheat1/2 cup $2.99
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Water3/4 cup
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Plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup
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Organic Garlic3 cloves $2.69
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Organic Italian Parsley1/4 cup chopped $2.29
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Organic Spearmint2 tablespoons chopped $2.99
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Organic Lemons1 lemon (2 tablespoons juice) $1.29
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Extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1 teaspoon
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Sweet paprika1 teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 3/8 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the center; set out a large oven-safe skillet, a small saucepan, and two mixing bowls.
- Mix 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub the mixture over 1 Frenched lamb rib rack and let stand for 10 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the oven-safe skillet over medium-high and sear the 1 coated rack for about 5 minutes total, turning to brown all sides.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 14–18 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted away from the bone registers 135–140°F; carryover cooking during the rest will bring it to a safe 145°F.
- While the skillet is in the oven, bring 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil in the saucepan. Stir in 1/2 cup bulgur wheat, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes; remove from the heat and stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Cut 12 ounces heirloom tomatoes into wedges and toss with all cooked bulgur, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped spearmint, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped spearmint, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Rest the roast for 10 minutes, carve between the bones, and plate half of each prepared component per person, spooning the cool sauce beside the chops.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $41–$47 based on listed package prices
Health notes: About 760 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams protein and 6 grams fiber from lamb, bulgur, tomatoes, and herbs.
Drink pairing: A savory Syrah complements the spiced lamb and has enough acidity for the ripe tomatoes and tangy yogurt.