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Quinoa and Herb Crusted Lamb (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Quinoa and Herb Crusted Lamb (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Quinoa and Herb Crusted Lamb (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup quinoa
1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme
zest of 1 large lemon
2 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil
12 (1-inch thick) lamb chops (about 2 1/2 to 3 lb), fat removed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup creme fraiche
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

For the coating: In a medium bowl, mix together the quinoa, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in another medium bowl.
For the lamb: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Dip the lamb chops in the egg and then coat with the quinoa mixture, pressing lightly to help the coating stick. Add half the lamb chops to the pan and cook until light golden, about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and cook the remaining chops. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes.
For the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche, maple syrup, and thyme until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve, arrange the lamb chops on a platter and serve the sauce alongside.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2636.79 Kcal (11040 kJ)
Calories from fat	2362.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	262.54g	404%
Cholesterol	361.54mg	121%
Sodium	969.97mg	40%
Potassium	688.03mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.22g	11%
Sugars	4.59g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.57g	14%
Protein	31.84g	64%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	6.6mg	37%
Calcium	160.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	547.33 Kcal (2292 kJ)
Calories from fat	490.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.5g	404%
Cholesterol	75.05mg	121%
Sodium	201.34mg	40%
Potassium	142.82mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.1g	11%
Sugars	0.95g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	14%
Protein	6.61g	64%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	37%
Calcium	33.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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