Rack of Lamb with Arugula Pesto

Rack of Lamb with Arugula Pesto
Need a gluten free and primal main course? Rack of Lamb with Arugula Pesto could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1207 calories, 39g of protein, and 115g of fat each. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of arugula leaves, cumin seeds, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

Instructions

1
Light a grill. In a small skillet, toast the mustard and cumin seeds over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Let cool, then transfer the seeds to a mortar or spice grinder and grind to a powder. Rub the spices all over the lamb and season with salt and pepper.
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3
Grill the lamb over moderately high heat, turning and rotating the racks occasionally, until lightly charred outside and medium-rare within, about 30 minutes total.
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Transfer the lamb to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a food processor, puree the arugula with the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
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Add the cheese and season the pesto with salt and pepper.
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Carve the lamb racks into individual chops and transfer to plates.
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Serve the arugula pesto alongside.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score32
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