Broiled Lamb Chops with Lemon-Arugula Pesto |
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Arugula is used for the pesto instead of the traditional basil to give this bright green sauce a hint of peppery flavor. The chops and carrots can broil at the same time, allowing you to get dinner on the table even faster. Ingredients:
8 (4-ounce) lean lamb loin chops, trimmed |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
cooking spray |
1 lemon |
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted |
2 garlic cloves |
4 cups baby arugula leaves |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Sprinkle lamb evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange lamb in a single layer on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
3. While lamb broils, grate 1 teaspoon lemon rind; squeeze juice from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons.
4. Place pine nuts and garlic in a blender or food processor; process until minced. Add lemon rind, lemon juice, arugula, oil, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until smooth. Serve with lamb.
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