A rustic and satisfying Paleo meal featuring tender lamb chops with a fragrant herb crust, served alongside a colorful medley of roasted root vegetables. This dish is rich in flavor and perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 lamb loin chops (approx. 400g total)
- 250g sweet potato, cubed
- 200g carrots, chopped
- 150g parsnip, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, for juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2.On a large baking tray, combine the cubed sweet potato, carrots, parsnip, and red onion. Drizzle with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes.
- 3.While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the herb crust. Finely chop the leaves from the rosemary and thyme sprigs and combine them in a small bowl with the minced garlic and the remaining 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of olive oil.
- 4.Pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Rub the herb and garlic mixture evenly over the lamb chops.
- 5.After the vegetables have roasted for 20 minutes, carefully remove the tray from the oven. Push the vegetables to the sides and place the seasoned lamb chops in the center of the tray.
- 6.Return the tray to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops and your desired doneness (10 minutes for medium-rare, 15 for medium-well).
- 7.Remove from the oven and let the lamb chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the lamb alongside the roasted root vegetables with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice over everything.
Nutrition Information
Why this recipe
This dish offers high-quality protein from lamb, essential for muscle repair. The root vegetables provide complex carbohydrates for sustained energy and are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a balanced and nutrient-dense Paleo meal.
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