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Lamb chops with warm freekeh salad, dried apricots, and pistachios
Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Spicy, Protein Plus
2 Servings, 900 Calories/Serving
25–40 Minutes
Bop to the beat of Chic’s “Le Freak” with this delicious Middle Eastern meal starring nutrient-rich freekeh, sweet apricots, fresh mint, and earthy lamb chops.
In your bag
- ½ cup freekeh
- Protein options:
- 6 bone-in frenched lamb chops (about 3 ounces each)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- Sunbasket coriander spice blend (panko - all-purpose flour - granulated garlic - coriander - cumin)
- 1 ounce dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons dry-roasted pistachios
- 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh mint
- Sunbasket lemon vinaigrette base (lemon juice - onion - garlic - Dijon mustard - porcini powder)
- 1 teaspoon Urfa chile flakes
- 3 ounces organic baby arugula or other leafy greens
Nutrition per serving
Calories 900, Total Fat 60g (77% DV), Sat. Fat 20g (100% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 95mg (32% DV), Sodium 160mg (7% DV), Total Carb. 60g (22% DV), Fiber 9g (32% DV), Total Sugars 11g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 31g
Contains:
Tree Nuts (pistachio), Wheat
Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛; teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Instructions
Wash produce before use
1
Cook the freekeh
In a small sauce pot, combine the freekeh and 1⅓ cups [2⅓ cups] salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the freekeh is tender and the water is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the meal.
2
Prep and cook your protein
- Pat your protein dry with a paper towel; season generously with salt and pepper.
- On a plate, spread the coriander spice blend in an even layer. Press your protein firmly into the spice blend, coating both sides.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Add your protein.
Lamb:
Briefly press on the chops to keep them from curling. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 7 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate.
Chicken:
Cook, turning once, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until firm and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
While your protein is cooking, prepare the salad.
3
Make the freekeh salad
- Finely chop the apricots.
- Coarsely chop the pistachios.
- Strip the mint leaves from the stems; coarsely tear the leaves.
In a large bowl, stir together the lemon vinaigrette base and 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and as many chile flakes as you like. Add the freekeh, apricots, pistachios, and mint and toss to combine. Gently stir in the arugula. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve
Transfer the warm freekeh salad to individual plates, top with your protein, and serve.
Chef's Tip
Many types of nuts can be challenging to chop because they like to roll around. To keep them contained, put them in a medium bowl and lightly crush them with the bottom of a small bowl. Or put them into a plastic ziptop bag, seal the bag, and use a rolling pin to lightly crush them to the desired size.