Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Pumpkin and Pomegranate Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite go to dinners when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender grilled lamb chops get paired with sweet roasted pumpkin and a gorgeous pomegranate glaze that comes together in just 35 minutes total. Pomegranate is packed with antioxidants that are wonderful for your heart health, and the whole dish feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a weeknight. The best part? Most of the prep happens while everything cooks, so you're really only looking at about 20 minutes of actual work before you can sit down and enjoy this beautiful, flavor packed meal.
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Ingredients
- 8lamb chops(about 2 inches thick)
- ¾ kgpumpkin(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 237 mlpomegranate juice(fresh or bottled)
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
- 4fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 118 mlpomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoonsfresh mint leaves(chopped)
- 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Pat the lamb chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Tip: Dry meat ensures better caramelization and a beautiful crust on the grill.
- 2
Toss the pumpkin cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, and half of the rosemary. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in a 425°F oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
Tip: Start the pumpkin in the oven first so it finishes around the same time as the lamb.
- 3
While the pumpkin roasts, prepare the pomegranate glaze. Pour pomegranate juice into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce by half, about 10-12 minutes, then stir in honey and balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
Tip: Watch the reduction carefully to prevent burning; the glaze should coat the back of a spoon.
- 4
Brush the grill grates with remaining olive oil and place lamb chops directly on the grill. Lay fresh rosemary sprigs on top of each chop.
Tip: The rosemary infuses the lamb with aromatic flavor as it cooks.
- 5
Grill the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Avoid moving them while cooking to develop a nice crust.
Tip: Use an instant-read thermometer for precision: 130°F for medium-rare.
- 6
Remove lamb chops from the grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes before plating.
Tip: Resting allows juices to redistribute throughout the meat for maximum tenderness.
- 7
Arrange roasted pumpkin cubes on serving plates, top with lamb chops, and drizzle with pomegranate glaze. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and chopped mint.
Tip: The bright pomegranate seeds add both visual appeal and bursts of tart flavor.
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