Rack of Lamb with Bean Gratin

Pan-seared herb-crusted lamb racks served alongside a creamy flageolet bean gratin topped with golden parmesan breadcrumbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063.1 kcals 4252.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.1 grams 180.2 grams
Fat 71.1 grams 284.5 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Parmesan
grated
30
g
Butter
melted
GrainsCereals
225
g
50
g
Breadcrumbs
fresh, for topping
LegumesPulses
800
g
Flageolet Beans
canned, rinsed and drained
Meat
2
piece
Lamb
seven-rib racks, French-style
NutsSeeds
25
g
Parsley
fresh, chopped
25
g
Tarragon
fresh, chopped
25
g
Rosemary
fresh, chopped
25
g
Thyme
fresh, chopped
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
pinch
Salt
for seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, for seasoning
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
OilsFats
50
ml
Olive Oil
for herb crust
1
splash
Olive Oil
for frying
15
ml
Olive Oil
for vegetables
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
2
stalk
Celery
chopped
1
piece
Carrot
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Pulse all herb crust ingredients in a food processor to combine.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan until nearly smoking.
  • Season lamb racks with salt and pepper and fry until brown on all sides.
  • Brush the flesh side of each rack with mustard.
  • Press the herb crust mixture onto the mustard layer.
  • Roast lamb in a roasting tin for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry shallots, celery, garlic, and carrot until softened.
  • Stir in the beans and crème fraîche off the heat.
  • Season bean mixture and transfer to a shallow ovenproof dish.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, and melted butter, and sprinkle over beans.
  • Remove lamb from oven and rest under foil for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 200°C.
  • Bake bean gratin for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Carve the lamb and serve with the bean gratin.