Lamb Chops with Grape Leaf Salsa Verde
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 anchovy fillets, chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Four 10-ounce lamb loin chops
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped jarred grape leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup quinoa
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- marinate the lamb In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, garlic, anchovies, rosemary, oregano and crushed red pepper.
- Warm over moderately low heat until the anchovies have dissolved and the herbs are fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- marinate the lamb Let the marinade cool completely, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag; add the lamb chops and turn to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Let the lamb chops come to room temperature before grilling.
- make the salsa verde In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the grape leaves with the garlic, capers, anchovy fillet, parsley, oregano and rosemary until finely chopped.
- Add the olive oil and lemon juice; pulse until blended.
- Season the salsa verde with salt and pepper and transfer to a small bowl.
- make the salad In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes; uncover and let cool.
- Transfer the quinoa to a medium bowl and add the cucumber, olives, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, mint, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil; toss well.
- Season the quinoa salad with salt and pepper.
- make the salad Light a grill.
- Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill over moderate heat, turning once, until the lamb is lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- Close the grill and cook over moderately low heat until the lamb is medium-rare, 7 to 10 minutes longer.
- Transfer the lamb to plates and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Top with the grape leaf salsa verde and serve the quinoa salad alongside.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lamb-chops-with-grape-leaf-salsa-verde (may not work)