Za’atar Lamb With Grapefruit Salad
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- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes4 Servings
This rustic lamb dish stars za'atar, an earthy Middle Eastern spice blend. Find it at the supermarket, or make your own (see recipe below).
Ingredients
8 lamb loin chops
1 tbsp za'atar spice blend
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
2 pink grapefruits
4 cups packed baby spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp honey
Instructions
PREHEAT broiler. Arrange lamb loin chops on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Combine za’atar with sesame seeds and salt. Sprinkle over lamb chops. Broil in top third of oven until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb reads 140F for rare, 5 to 7 min.
REMOVE segments from pink grapefruits, reserving juice separately. Toss baby spinach with grapefruit segments, parsley and pine nuts in a large bowl.
WHISK 3 tbsp reserved grapefruit juice with olive oil, water, apple-cider vinegar and honey in a medium bowl. Drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 421, Protein 27g, Carbohydrates 18g, Fat 28g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 541mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin C.
Kitchen tip Make your own za'atar by mixing 3 tbsp thyme with 3 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tsp sumac or lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
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