Careme Recipes

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Herb-Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Golden Beets, Charred Asparagus & Crispy Potatoes

A spring-forward dinner for 4 built around herb-marinated grilled lamb chops, creamy roasted golden beets, and charred asparagus with a lemon finish. It feels dinner-party worthy while staying rooted in early-March Washington produce.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2 lb $15.99/lb sale
  • Green Asparagus 2 lb $4.99/lb sale
  • Golden Beets 2 lb $2.69/lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 lb $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 1 bulb $1.50 each
  • Parsley 1 bunch $1.69 each
  • Organic Rosemary or rosemary pantry equivalent small amount $2.79 if buying fresh
  • Fresh Organic Lemon or regular lemon 2 lemons $1.69 each organic / bag available
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1.5 lb $1.49/lb

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Trim and scrub 2 lb golden beets ($2.69/lb). Wrap them loosely in foil with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt; roast 40โ€“50 minutes until tender. At the same time, roast 1.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes ($1.49/lb), cut into chunks, tossed with oil, salt, pepper, and half of 1 sliced yellow onion ($1.49/lb), for 30โ€“35 minutes until browned.
  2. Make a lamb marinade: combine 4 minced garlic cloves (from 1 bulb, $1.50), 2 tbsp chopped parsley ($1.69), 1 tsp chopped rosemary, zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp salt, and black pepper. Rub over about 2 lb lamb loin chops ($15.99/lb sale) and let sit 20โ€“30 minutes.
  3. Snap woody ends from 2 lb asparagus ($4.99/lb sale). Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill lamb chops about 3โ€“4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, depending on thickness. Rest 5โ€“8 minutes.
  5. While lamb rests, grill or sear asparagus 4โ€“6 minutes until lightly charred but still bright. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  6. Peel roasted beets and cut into wedges. Toss with a spoonful of olive oil, a little lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. If desired, fold in a spoonful of yogurt or goat cheese from home for a creamier side.
  7. Serve lamb chops with roasted potatoes, warm beet salad, and charred asparagus. Spoon any resting juices from the lamb over the potatoes.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: About $34โ€“$42 + wine

Health notes: Higher-protein, moderately rich. Lamb adds more fat than chicken, balanced by asparagus and beets. About 700โ€“900 calories per serving depending on oil and sides.

Drink pairing: Best with Pinot Noir; Sauvignon Blanc works if you want a brighter table wine.

Herb-Crusted Lamb Loin Chops with Warm Golden Beet Salad, Charred Asparagus & Crisp Yukon Potatoes

A more elegant dinner-party main built around lamb chops with a glossy Pinot-friendly profile, plus sweet roasted golden beets and asparagus for an early-March Washington feel.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2.25 lb $15.99/lb sale
  • Golden Beets 2 lb $2.69/lb
  • Green Asparagus 1.5 lb $4.99/lb sale
  • Shallots 2 medium $4.49/lb
  • Garlic 1 bulb $1.50 each
  • Fresh lemons 2 $1.69 each organic / bag available
  • Parsley 1 bunch $1.69 each
  • Fresh rosemary or rosemary pantry equivalent small amount $2.79 if buying fresh
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1.5 lb $1.49/lb

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Scrub 2 lb golden beets, wrap loosely in foil with oil and salt, and roast 40โ€“50 minutes until tender. On a second pan, roast 1.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes cut into chunks with olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1 sliced shallot until crisp, 30โ€“35 minutes.
  2. Marinate about 2.25 lb lamb loin chops with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and black pepper. Rest 20โ€“30 minutes.
  3. Trim 1.5 lb asparagus. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest.
  4. Grill or sear lamb chops over medium-high heat for 3โ€“4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium. Transfer to a platter and rest 5 minutes.
  5. Grill or roast asparagus 5โ€“7 minutes until lightly charred and tender-crisp. Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  6. Peel and wedge the warm roasted beets. Toss with a little olive oil, minced shallot, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper for a composed warm salad.
  7. Serve lamb chops over or beside the crisp potatoes, with asparagus and beet salad arranged neatly on the plate.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $48โ€“$62 + wine

Health notes: Moderately rich and protein-forward; balanced by two vegetable sides. About 750โ€“950 calories per serving.

Drink pairing: Pour Pinot Noir as the lead pairing; Sauvignon Blanc can work as a crisp aperitif or backup for guests avoiding red.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Lamb Loin Chops about 2 lb, about 2.25 lb
  • Green Asparagus 2 lb, 1.5 lb
  • Golden Beets 2 lb, 2 lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 lb
  • Garlic 1 bulb, 1 bulb
  • Parsley 1 bunch, 1 bunch
  • Organic Rosemary or rosemary pantry equivalent small amount
  • Fresh Organic Lemon or regular lemon 2 lemons
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1.5 lb, 1.5 lb
  • Shallots 2 medium
  • Fresh lemons 2
  • Fresh rosemary or rosemary pantry equivalent small amount

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