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Fresh Mint and Garlic Marinated Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Green Beans
![]() Courtesy of American Lamb Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. Marinate: 1 Hr. What you need:
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 shallot, minced * 1/2 bunch parsley leaves, chopped * 1/2 bunch mint leaves, chopped * 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil * 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar * 1/2 tsp. kosher salt * 1 tsp. black pepper * 8 lamb loin chops For the potatoes: * 1/4 c. olive oil, divided * 1-1/2 lbs. fingerling potatoes, cut in half lengthwise * 4 garlic cloves, crushed * 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped * 1 Tbsp. kosher salt * 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper For the green beans: * Kosher salt * 1/2 lb. green beans, stems removed * 1 Tbsp. butter * Freshly ground black pepper What to do:
1. In a bowl, add the garlic, shallot, herbs, olive oil ,vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
2. Place lamb chops into a bowl and add 3/4 c. of marinade (reserve the remaining marinade for the sauce). Mix to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hr. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb to desired temperature (medium-rare is recommended). Remove from heat and allow the lamb chops to rest for 5 min. Drizzle the chops with the reserved mint and garlic sauce. Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans. For the potatoes: 1. Place a sheet pan in the oven and preheat to 425°F. 2. In a bowl, combine 1/ 8 c. of olive oil and the remaining ingredients. Toss to coat potatoes. 3. Pour 1/ 8 c. olive oil onto the hot sheet pan and allow to heat for 1 min. Place the potatoes onto the hot sheet pan and roast for 20 min. or until golden brown. Serve immediately . For the green beans: 1. In a large pot, add 1Tbsp. of salt and 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender, approximately 4 min. 2. Remove beans from water, place into bowl with butter and toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. * Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board |
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