Balsamic Glazed Lamb Chops with Roast Parmesan Vegetables

Richly Flavoured Chops & Veggies

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Serves

4 - 6

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

This refreshing take on the classic lamb chops dish weaves gourmet touches at every turn - it's easy, flavourful and unique!

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Ingredients

  • 12 Quality Mark lamb loin chops

  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 3 Tbsp runny honeyi

  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary

    finely chopped
  • 3 parsnips

    cut into sticks
  • 3 carrots

    cut into sticks
  • 2 kūmara

    cut into wedges
  • 3 garlic cloves

    crushed
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 cups seasonal green vegetables

    steamed and served with the meal

Method

Roast Vegetables
1

Preheat oven to 200°C.

2

Place vegetables in a bowl, coat in about 2 Tbsp oil and crushed garlic. Transfer to baking tray lined with baking paper. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Try and provide some space for the vegetables to roast evenly - use two trays if necessary.

3

Roast in oven for 20 minutes.

4

Remove from oven, toss vegetables around then sprinkle with parmesan. Roast for 5-10 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Lamb
1

Heat the grill or BBQ to medium-high heat.

2

Lightly season the lamb on both sides with salt.

3

Mix honey, balsamic vinegar and rosemary together to make glaze, set aside.

4

Place lamb under the grill (on a baking tray) or on the BBQ plate and cook chops for 2 minutes each side.

5

Then brush the glaze liberally on both sides of the chops and cook for an extra 3-5 minutes.

6

Serve with roast vegetables and steamed greens.

Nutrition Information per Serving (344g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves and does not include the seasonal green vegetables.

Energy1632kJ (390 kcal)
Protein24.4g
Total Fat16.1g
Saturated Fat5.2g
Carbohydrate33.1g
Dietary Fibre6.9g
Sodium141.4mg
Iron2.4mg
Zinc3.6mg
Vitamin B121.5µg