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Macadamia Crusted Lamb Ribs with Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Macadamia Crusted Lamb Ribs with Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes

Elevate your weeknight meal with this stunning Macadamia Crusted Lamb Ribs recipe! Fall-off-the-bone tender lamb with a rich, nutty, and herby crust provides an incredible crunch, paired with sweet, tangy roasted cherry tomatoes. A five-star dish that's surprisingly simple to mak
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 1460
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb (225 g / 7.9 oz) fresh lamb ribs, separated
  • ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup (65 g / 2.29 oz) raw macadamia nuts
  • ¼ cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) fresh parsley, packed
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tbsp (7.5 ml / 0.3 fl oz) macadamia oil
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) minced garlic
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) black pepper
  • For a deeper, nuttier flavor, lightly toast the macadamia nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes before adding them to the food processor.
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect lamb every time. Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
  • The macadamia paste can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This makes assembly even quicker!

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 204°C.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  4. In a food processor, combine the macadamia nuts, minced garlic, fresh parsley, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Pulse until a thick, relatively smooth paste forms.
  5. Pat the lamb ribs dry with a paper towel. Generously rub the macadamia paste over all sides of each rib, pressing gently to help the crust adhere.
  6. Arrange the coated lamb ribs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
  8. While the lamb is roasting, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a small oven-safe dish.
  9. Drizzle the tomatoes with macadamia oil and toss gently to coat.
  10. Once the lamb is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest on a plate for a few minutes.
  11. Place the dish of tomatoes into the hot oven and roast for 4-5 minutes, just until they begin to soften and blister.
  12. Carefully remove the tomatoes from the oven.
  13. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently.
  14. To serve, arrange the macadamia crusted lamb ribs on a platter and spoon the warm balsamic tomatoes over the top.
  15. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1460kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 47gFat: 143g

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