Lamb cutlets with pistachio pesto

Recipes / Meat

Pistachio pesto is a versatile accompaniment to many meals. In this recipe we have paired it with lamb but it tastes equally good with pasta or chicken.

Recipe «Lamb cutlets with pistachio pesto» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 04 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 100g pistachio kernels, 30g fresh white breadcrumbs, 1 lemon, rind grated, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 25g grated parmesan , 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, 120ml olive oil, 12 Frenched lamb cutlets .

Ingredients:

  • 100g pistachio kernels 
  • 30g fresh white breadcrumbs 
  • 1 lemon, rind grated 
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed 
  • 25g grated parmesan 
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves 
  • 120ml olive oil 
  • 12 Frenched lamb cutlets 

Instructions

  1. Place the pistachios, breadcrumbs, lemon rind, garlic, parmesan, basil and 100ml olive oil in a food processor and process to a paste. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a chargrill to high, brush the cutlets with the remaining oil and chargrill for 1-2 minutes each side. Serve with the pistachio pesto.