A fast, elegant fall dinner: rosemary-Dijon crusted rack of lamb roasted until blushing and tender, served with caramelized delicata squash and Brussels sprouts. Itโs cozy, Pacific Northwest-inspired, and weeknight-manageable.
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Ingredients
- Simple Truthยฎ Natural Rack of Lamb 4 Rib 1 lb 1 rack (about 1 lb) Sale $18.49 (was $23.99)
- Delicata squash 1 medium, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- Brussels sprouts 12 oz, halved
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
- Fresh thyme 1 tsp, chopped
- Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
- Lemon zest 1 tsp
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
- Optional: pomegranate arils 2 Tbsp for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Pat lamb dry; season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp olive oil into a paste. Rub over the meaty side of the rack.
- Toss squash and Brussels sprouts with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread on a large sheet pan.
- Nestle lamb, bone side down, on the same pan (or a second pan if crowded).
- Roast 18โ22 minutes for medium-rare (125โ130ยฐF at the center). If you prefer more color, broil 1โ2 minutes at end. Veg should be tender and caramelized; stir once halfway.
- Rest lamb 8โ10 minutes. Slice between ribs into chops.
- Serve chops with roasted squash and sprouts. Sprinkle pomegranate arils if using.
Health notes: Approx 740 kcal per serving. High protein; rich in iron and B12. Higher in saturated fat; includes two roasted fall vegetables and is naturally gluten-free.
Drink pairing: Washington Syrah or a Cabernet Sauvignon; for beer, a malty amber ale.