Spring Veggie Bowl with Grilled American Lamb Loin Chops

Recipe by 

"Homemade"

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

45 min

Servings

4

Spring veggie bowl with grilled American lamb loin chops, featuring sliced lamb over quinoa with asparagus, leafy greens, radishes, potatoes, herbs, and a light vinaigrette.

Ingredients

For the Bowls:

● 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

● 2 cups water or vegetable broth

● 12 oz fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise

● Kosher salt

● 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

● 4 American lamb loin chops

● 1 tbsp olive oil

● 6–8 radishes, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)   

● 4 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)

● Freshly ground black pepper

● 4 oz soft goat cheese

●  ¼ cup chopped fresh dill and/or mint 

For the Spring Onion Vinaigrette:

● 4-5 spring onions, thinly sliced

● 1 garlic clove, finely grated

● 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

● 3 tbsp lemon juice

● 2 tsp honey

● ⅓ cup olive oil

● 1 tsp kosher salt

● Pinch Black pepper 

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa:
In a small pot, combine quinoa, water or broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let steam 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

2. Boil the fingerlings:
Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.     

3. Blanch the asparagus:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook 1–2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to cold water or rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well.

4. Make the spring onion vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk spring onions, garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

5. Grill the lamb:
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high. Pat lamb chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Rub lightly with olive oil. Grill 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to desired doneness). Rest 5 minutes.

6. Assemble the bowls:
Divide quinoa among bowls and top with a handful of greens. Arrange fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and radishes over the greens. Drizzle with a little vinaigrette and toss lightly. Place one grilled lamb chop on each bowl and crumble goat cheese and sprinkle fresh herbs over the top. Finish with another spoonful of vinaigrette. 

USDA recommends the following time and temperature parameters

Ground Lamb

Internal temperature of 160°F

All Other Cuts

Internal temperature of 145°F, with a 3 minute rest

Spring veggie bowl with grilled American lamb loin chops, featuring sliced lamb over quinoa with asparagus, leafy greens, radishes, potatoes, herbs, and a light vinaigrette.
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How to Cook American Lamb

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