Lemon Herb Lamb With Garlic Infused Quinoa Recipe

About this recipe

Indulge in the savory flavors of Lemon Herb Lamb with Garlic Infused Quinoa, a delicious Italian-inspired dinner that combines tender lamb chops with a bed of fluffy, garlic-infused quinoa and a side of sautéed spinach. This quick and easy meal is ideal for busy evenings, coming together in just 35 minutes. The lamb is perfectly seared and seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, and a zesty hit of lemon, creating a dish that's both refreshing and hearty. The quinoa, cooked in vegetable stock and enriched with sautéed garlic and parsley, adds a nutritious base packed with protein and fiber. Serve this comforting meal for a satisfying dinner that supports your health goals while indulging your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 Bunch Spinach Fresh 1 Bunch
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• - Potts Vegetable Stock Can
• - Ducros Dried Thyme
• - Forest Whole Foods Organic White Quinoa
• 500G Fresh Halal British Lamb Chump Chop, Bone-In, Prime Cut - 500G
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 1 Lemon - 1 Each
• 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
• 50G Natoora Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
• 18 g Schwartz Dried Rosemary Jar 18g
• 500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 10 ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the 2 lamb chump chops (about 500 g).
2. 2. Season the lamb with 3 g salt and 2 g ground black pepper, and sear for 5 minutes on each side.
3. 3. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1 teaspoon dried thyme to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Drizzle the lamb with the juice of half the lemon, reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cooked through.
5. 5. Remove the lamb from the skillet, cover with foil, and let it rest while preparing the quinoa.
6. 6. Rinse 150 g quinoa under cold water and drain thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve.
7. 7. In a medium saucepan, heat 5 ml of olive oil over medium heat and sauté 2 chopped garlic cloves until golden, about 1 minute.
8. 8. Add the rinsed quinoa to the saucepan, stirring to coat in the garlic oil, and cook for 1 minute.
9. 9. Pour in 300 ml vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
10. 10. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in 10 g chopped parsley, 2 g salt and 1 g black pepper.
11. 11. In the same skillet used for the lamb, sauté 100 g spinach over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
12. 12. Plate the garlic-infused quinoa, top with the rested lamb chops, and garnish with the sautéed spinach.
13. 13. Drizzle any remaining pan juices from the skillet over the lamb and serve hot.

How to make Lemon Herb Lamb With Garlic Infused Quinoa

1. Sear the lamb. Heat 10 ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the lamb chops, season with 3 g salt and 2 g black pepper, and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
2. Finish and rest the lamb. Add chopped garlic, rosemary and thyme and cook until fragrant. Drizzle with lemon juice, reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 minutes more, then cover with foil and rest.
3. Cook the quinoa. Rinse and drain the quinoa. Sauté garlic in 5 ml of olive oil until golden, stir in the quinoa for 1 minute, then add vegetable stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
4. Season quinoa and wilt spinach. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in chopped parsley and the remaining salt and pepper. Sauté the spinach in the lamb skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5. Plate and serve. Plate the garlic quinoa, top with the rested lamb chops and garnish with the spinach. Drizzle over any remaining pan juices and serve hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemon Herb Lamb with Garlic Infused Quinoa take?

About 35 minutes: 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking. The lamb rests under foil while the quinoa simmers in vegetable stock.

Why should lamb chops rest before serving?

Resting lets the juices settle back into the meat, so it stays tender and does not bleed onto the plate. Cover it loosely with foil so it keeps warm while the quinoa cooks.

Can I use lamb leg steaks instead of chops?

Yes, lamb leg steaks sear in a similar time and stay tender if you do not overcook them. Slice them thinly against the grain before serving over the quinoa.

What can I use instead of quinoa with lemon herb lamb?

Swap it for couscous or bulgur wheat, cooked in the same vegetable stock with garlic. Couscous only needs soaking in hot stock, which shortens the cooking.

Is Lemon Herb Lamb with Garlic Infused Quinoa vegetarian?

No, it contains lamb, so it is not vegetarian. The lamb is served on garlic quinoa cooked in vegetable stock, with sautéed spinach, rosemary, thyme and lemon.