Oven-roasted to rosy perfection, this herb-crusted rack of lamb pairs with caramelized Brussels sprouts and potatoes, finished with a bright pomegranate drizzle. Elegant yet weeknight-easy. Serves 2.
Details
Ingredients
- Simple Truth Natural Rack of Lamb, 4 rib 1 lb sale $18.49 (reg $23.99)
- Brussels sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved
- Baby potatoes (Yukon or fingerling) 3/4 lb, halved
- Garlic 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
- Fresh thyme (or dried) 1 tsp chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
- Kosher salt & black pepper 1 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper, divided
- Pomegranate molasses (or balsamic glaze) 1 Tbsp
- Lemon 1/2, juiced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450ยฐF. Line a sheet pan. Toss Brussels sprouts and potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper; spread on pan and roast 10 minutes.
- Pat lamb dry. Lightly score the fat cap. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, and 1 Tbsp olive oil into a paste; rub all over the lamb (fat side up).
- Push vegetables to the edges of the pan and place the lamb in the center, fat-side up. Roast 18โ22 minutes, until the center hits 125โ130ยฐF for medium-rare (or to your preference).
- Rest lamb 8โ10 minutes on a board. While resting, toss vegetables with a little more salt if needed.
- Stir pomegranate molasses with lemon juice. Slice the rack into chops, plate with roasted vegetables, and drizzle with the pomegranate-lemon sauce.
Health notes: About 760 calories per serving. High-quality protein with fiber-rich seasonal vegetables. Moderate saturated fat; gluten-free.
Drink pairing: Pinot Noir or Syrah; non-alcoholic: pomegranate spritz (sparkling water + pomegranate juice).