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Goat Rib Chops with Rass el hanout
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Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops

Tender lamb chops spiced with the famous Ras el Hanout seasoning are a delicious choice for grill season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: ras el hanout lamb recipe
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 462kcal
Cost: 20

Equipment

  • 1 grill or cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • Goat Loin Chops
  • 10 small golden potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 black garlic bulb
  • 1 Thai chili pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Ras el Hanout
  • 15 green beans
  • 4 pea tendrils optional
  • 3 chive blossoms optional
  • 1 oz goat cheese
  • 1 lemon
  • Blended olive oill as needed for browning the potatoes
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/2 bunch Italian parsley

Instructions

Spice Rub

  • Using mortar & pestle or a food processor, grind half of the parsley, juice of 1/4 lemon, 2 black garlic cloves, and Thai chili pepper, then add a little olive oil, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and Ras el Hanout spice until a thick paste forms.

Potatoes

  • Place potatoes in water until completely submerged slow simmer until nearly tender.
  • Strain potatoes and allow to cool.
  • When potatoes are cool, smash each one to flatten.
  • Heat cast-iron skillet with olive oil and sear potatoes.
  • Remove from pan and repeat with green beans.
  • Once green beans have a nice char toss with lemon zest, and reserve.

Finish and Serve

  • Season chops with salt and pepper.
  • Sear one side
  • Flip on the side and allow to fat to render out before searing final side
  • Spread Ras el Hanout herb mixture on top of the chop
  • Cook until medium-rare (temperature 130⁰ F) and reserve
  • Using the same pan with remaining rendered fat sear potatoes and green beans again
  • Toss in pea shoots & parsley
  • Season with salt and pepper & chive blossoms
  • Garnish finished plate with goat cheese

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Notes

Chef uses lamb chops in this recipe but goat chops are fine to use too. Feel free to use loin or rib chops depending on your preference. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2chops | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 996mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2227IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 8mg