Dijon Lamb With Herb Lentils and Greens

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Dijon and herb flavored lamb fillets with lentils and greens
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lamb fillets
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
9 ounces French lentils , rinsed
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 lbs swiss chard leaves
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
891
Sugar
2g
Fat
78g
Dijon Lamb with Herb Lentils and Greens is a mouth-watering main course that is easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family. This dish is a perfect combination of Dijon mustard, lamb fillets, French lentils, and Swiss chard. The herbs add another level of flavor that makes this dish unique and enjoyable. This dish can be served at any special occasion as it's super tasty. Don't forget to garnish it with some green chard leaves to give it a fresh and colorful look.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.Season the lamb fillets with salt and pepper.
3.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Once hot, sear the lamb fillets until browned on all sides.
4.Remove the lamb from the heat and coat with Dijon mustard. Place the lamb fillets in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until medium-rare.
5.In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils and reduce heat. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
6.In another skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
7.Add the cooked lentils to the skillet. Add marjoram, basil, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
8.In a separate pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add chard leaves and cook until tender. Drain the water and set the chard leaves on a platter.
9.Serve the lamb fillets on top of the chard leaves, along with the lentils mixture.

PROS

This dish is rich in protein, iron and necessary vitamins.
The combination of herbs and Dijon mustard adds lots of flavor.

CONS

Lamb fillets can be more expensive than other cuts of lamb.
This dish may not be suitable for those with a low tolerance for spicy or bitter flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a great source of protein and is rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Lentils are an excellent source of folic acid, iron, and protein. Swiss chard is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamin K.

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