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.
Details
Ingredients
- Simple Truth® 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
- Heat oven to 425°F. Scrub 2 lb golden beets, wrap loosely in foil with oil and salt, and roast 40–50 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, 30–35 minutes.
- 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 20–30 minutes.
- Trim 1.5 lb asparagus. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest.
- Grill or sear lamb chops over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium. Transfer to a platter and rest 5 minutes.
- Grill or roast asparagus 5–7 minutes until lightly charred and tender-crisp. Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- 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.
- 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: $48–$62 + wine
Health notes: Moderately rich and protein-forward; balanced by two vegetable sides. About 750–950 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.