Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust
This pistachio-crusted rack of lamb pairs tender lamb with a crisp topping of chopped pistachios and bread crumbs enriched with butter and olive oil. Dijon mustard adds a spicy tang, while herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper round out the flavor. Serve it for a special-occasion dinner or an elegant celebratory meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 63
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Generously season each rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place the lamb in the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Stir pistachios, bread crumbs, melted butter, and olive oil together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread mustard over the fatty side of the lamb, then press the pistachio mixture into the mustard.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the lamb is pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness.
- 6
Transfer the lamb to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 3028.5 kcal High 151%
- Protein 348.16 g Good Source 696%
- Carbohydrate 11.92 g 4%
- Total Fat 178.09 g High 228%
- Saturated Fat 64.18 g High 321%
- Trans Fat 5.73 g High --
- Cholesterol 1096.87 mg High 366%
- Sodium 813.91 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.75 g --
- Added Sugars 1.15 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 467.12 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 22.12 mg Good Source 123%
- Potassium 2381.45 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin A 88.93 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 1.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 2.18 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 3028.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Herbes de Provence. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3028.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust healthy?
- Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 3028.5 calories and 348.16 g of protein, or 696% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 813.91 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 64.18 g (321% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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