Quinoa and Herb Crusted Lamb

Quinoa and Herb Crusted Lamb
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Quinoan and Herb Crusted Lamb a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 609 calories, 53g of protein, and 33g of fat each. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the creme fraiche you could follow this main course with the Peach And Creme Fraiche Pie as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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For the coating: In a medium bowl, mix together the quinoa, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in another medium bowl.
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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.
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Add half the lamb chops to the pan and cook until light golden, about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and cook the remaining chops. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes.
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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.
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To serve, arrange the lamb chops on a platter and serve the sauce alongside.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In37 m.
Servings6
Health Score26
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