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Herbed Roasted Rack of Lamb (2 servings)
Ingredients:
- 1 ea rack of lamb, frenched, split in two
- 1 cup herbed bread crumbs
- 1 cup cippollini onion agrodolce
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 1 cup harissa chimichurri
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Directions:
- Season the rack of lamb with salt and pepper then sear in a cast iron skillet with the oil until golden brown. Transfer to a sheet pan and bake at 450F for 9 minutes, then with a cooking brush spread the mustard in the rack, then toss with the herbed bread crumbs. Put back in the oven and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Let the rack rest for a minute or two before serving. Serve over the squash puree, cipollini onions and finish with the harissa sauce. Enjoy!
For the Herbed Bread Crumbs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup tarragon leaves
- 1 lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Place all the ingredients in the food processor and process until all the ingredients have mixed well. Set aside.
For the Onion Agrodolce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cipollini onion
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ea bay leave
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for a few minutes until translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and turn the heat to low. Cook until both vinegars have reduced to 2 tablespoons. Set aside.
For the Squash Puree
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butternut squash cubes
- 1 qt cold water
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Directions:
- Place all the ingredients in a medium sauce pot and cook over medium heat until the squash is tender. Transfer the squash to a blender with ¼ cup of the cooking liquid and puree very smooth. Keep warm for serving.
For the Harissa Chimichurri
Ingredients:
- 3 ea garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup tarragon leaves
- 1/4 cup min leaves
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- Salt to taste
Directions:
- Place all the ingredients in the food processor and mixed for two minutes. You are looking for a chunky sauce. Season with salt and set aside.
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