Macadamia-Crusted Lamb Chops with Wattleseed Mint Pesto

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Juicy lamb chops coated with crushed macadamia nuts paired with a bright mint pesto enhanced with native wattleseed. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb loin chops, macadamia nuts, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Season 8 lamb loin chops (3 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush each chop with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Press 1 cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts onto both sides of each lamb chop, forming an even crust.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear the crusted lamb chops for 2 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the lamb chops for 6-8 minutes for medium doneness.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the wattleseed mint pesto by blending 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp ground wattleseed, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Remove chops from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a dollop of wattleseed mint pesto on top.

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