Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb

• 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, plus sprigs to garnish
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 None racks of lamb (1 lb each), bones trimmed
• 2 None onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 2/3 cups lamb stock
• 2 tsp chopped thyme
• 1 1/3 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 5 oz cherry tomatoes
• None None Sauteed potato wedges, to serve

1. Preheat the oven to 400u0b0F. Place the breadcrumbs, parsley, rosemary and 1/2 the garlic in a food processor and process for a few seconds. Stir in the melted butter and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook the lamb racks until just browned. Transfer to a small roasting pan and press the herb crust onto the racks.
3. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Cook 1/2 the onion and remaining garlic for 4-5 mins. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 min. Add the wine, stock and thyme and bring to a boil. Pour the sauce into the roasting pan.
4. Roast the lamb for 20-25 mins until the crust is golden and the racks are cooked to desired doneness. Remove from oven. Let stand 5-10 mins.
5. Meanwhile, boil the beans in a saucepan of lightly salted water until just tender. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in large skillet on medium heat. Cook the bacon pieces until crisp and golden. Add the remaining onion and cook for 2-3 mins. Drain the beans and add to the pan with the tomatoes. Cook for a further minute and season to taste.
6. Arrange the lamb on a platter with the sauce from the roasting pan and the beans and tomatoes. Garnish with rosemary and serve with the sauteed potato wedges on the side.

fresh white breadcrumbs, parsley, rosemary, garlic, butter, vegetable oil, lamb, onions, tomato, red wine, lamb stock, thyme, green beans, bacon, tomatoes, potato wedges

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