Juicy, herb-crusted lamb chops seared to perfection, paired with a sweet-savory skillet of caramelized delicata squash, WA apple, and tender kale. A fast, elegant fall dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but cooks in minutes.
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Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 1 lb (about 4 chops) $13.49 (sale) per lb
- Delicata squash 1 medium, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
- WA apple (e.g., Honeycrisp) 1 large, cored and sliced
- Lacinato kale 2 packed cups, chopped
- Red onion 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary 2 tsp, finely chopped
- Lemon 1, zested and juiced
- Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
- Crushed red pepper (optional) Pinch
Instructions
- Pat lamb chops dry. In a small bowl, mix 1.5 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, half the garlic, lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Rub on chops and let sit while you prep veg (10–15 min).
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Oil lightly. Sear lamb 3–4 min per side for medium-rare (thicker chops may need an extra minute). Transfer to a plate, squeeze on a little lemon juice, tent loosely, and rest 5 minutes.
- While lamb cooks, heat a large skillet over medium with 1.5 tbsp olive oil. Add red onion and delicata squash; season with salt/pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender and caramelized at edges, 8–10 min.
- Stir in remaining garlic and kale; cook 1–2 min until kale wilts. Add apple slices and a splash of lemon juice; toss 1–2 min just to warm the apple. Adjust salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Serve chops over the autumn skillet. Spoon any resting juices over the top.
Health notes: Approx. 720 calories per serving. High in protein, iron, and vitamin A/C from the squash and apple. Moderate saturated fat—trim excess fat on chops to lighten.
Drink pairing: Washington Syrah or a GSM blend; for non-alcoholic, a tart apple cider.