A fast, festive roast: a 4‑rib rack gets a garlicky rosemary–Dijon crust, while a sheet pan of delicata squash and Brussels sprouts caramelizes alongside. Elegant, weeknight‑easy, and very November in the PNW.
Details
Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Rack of Lamb, 4 Rib (1 lb) 1 rack $18.49
- Delicata squash 1 medium, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch half-moons
- Brussels sprouts 10 oz, halved
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary 1 tbsp, finely chopped
- Fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
- Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
- Lemon zest (optional) 1 tsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F. Pat lamb dry; score fat cap lightly in a crosshatch (don’t cut into meat). Season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, 1 tbsp olive oil, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- Toss delicata and Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Spread in a single layer.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear lamb 2–3 min per side until browned. Turn fat-side up, brush all over with the herb-Dijon mixture.
- Roast: place lamb skillet on upper rack and veggies on lower rack. Roast 12–15 min for medium-rare (130°F), or to desired doneness. Toss vegetables once halfway through.
- Rest lamb 8–10 min on a cutting board. Keep vegetables in the turned-off oven if you want extra caramelization.
- Slice between the bones into chops. Serve with roasted squash and Brussels sprouts; spoon any pan juices over the lamb.
Health notes: Approx. 750 calories per serving. High protein; fiber from squash and Brussels sprouts. Moderate saturated fat—trim excess fat cap and use olive oil to lighten.
Drink pairing: Washington Syrah or Pinot Noir.