Grill-kissed rack of lamb with sunny Greek flavors, crispy lemon potatoes, and charred broccolini. Elegant yet weeknight-fast. Serves 2.
Details
Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Rack of Lamb, 4 ribs (about 1 lb) 1 rack (~1 lb) $18.49 sale
- Baby/yukon potatoes 12 oz (about 3/4 lb), halved
- Broccolini 1 bunch (~8 oz)
- Lemon 1 (zest + juice)
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried) 1 Tbsp, chopped
- Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tsp
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp total
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F and preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high.
- Marinate lamb: In a bowl mix 1 Tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, oregano, Dijon (optional), 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Rub all over lamb; rest 10 minutes at room temp.
- Roast potatoes: Toss potatoes with 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, remaining lemon zest, remaining garlic, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20–25 minutes until golden and tender. Squeeze a little lemon juice over to finish.
- Prep broccolini: Toss with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill lamb: Sear lamb, fat side down first, 2–3 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat (or lower heat) and cook 8–12 minutes more to 125–130°F for medium-rare. Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice into chops.
- Grill broccolini 4–6 minutes, turning until charred-tender.
- Serve sliced lamb with lemony potatoes and charred broccolini; pass extra lemon wedges.
Health notes: Approx. 750–800 kcal per serving. High-quality protein with fiber-rich veg; moderate saturated fat from lamb and olive oil. Lower carbs than a pasta dish.
Drink pairing: Greek Xinomavro or a bright Oregon Pinot Noir; beer: pilsner.