Seared Lamb Chops over Parmesan Polenta

Bring elevated, restaurant-style flavors to your kitchen


Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk

Total: 45 min • Prep: 5 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Fry Seasoning

    1 tablespoon

  • Ciabatta

    1 unit

  • Precooked Polenta

    1 unit

  • Kale

    4 ounce

  • Chicken Stock Concentrate

    1 unit

  • Cream Sauce Base

    4 ounce

  • Butternut Squash

    8 ounce

  • Parmesan Cheese Block

    1 unit

  • Lamb Chops

    15 ounce

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Sage

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Butter

    3 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to middle position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4) in a small microwave-safe bowl; set aside to soften. Wash and dry produce.

  • Cut butternut squash into bite-size pieces if necessary. Separate sage leaves from woody stems. Remove and discard any large stems from kale. Halve ciabatta crosswise.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Ciabatta

    1 unit

  • Kale

    4 ounce

  • Butternut Squash

    8 ounce

  • Sage

    ¼ ounce

  • Butter

    3 tablespoon (tbsp)

2
  • Toss squash and sage leaves on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on middle rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 25-30 minutes. (For 4 servings, divide between two baking sheets; roast on top and middle racks, swapping rack positions halfway through.)

Ingredient Quantities
  • Sage

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

3
  • While squash and sage roast, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add kale; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bright green and wilted, 2-4 minutes. (For 4 servings, cook in batches if necessary.)

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Kale

    4 ounce

  • Sage

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

4
  • In a small pot (medium pot for 4 servings) over medium heat, combine polenta, stock concentrate, and ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4). Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth, 30-60 seconds.

  • Stir in cream sauce base, garlic powder, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4). Bring to a simmer and cook until warmed through, 2-4 minutes.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to use.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Cream Sauce Base

    4 ounce

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Butter

    3 tablespoon (tbsp)

5
  • Pat lamb chops* dry with paper towels; season all over with Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for kale over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook to desired doneness, 2-4 minutes per side (you may need to work in batches). TIP: If lamb browns too quickly, reduce heat to medium.

  • Transfer lamb to a plate; let rest at least 5 minutes.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Fry Seasoning

    1 tablespoon

  • Kale

    4 ounce

  • Lamb Chops

    15 ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

6
  • Grate half the Parmesan into pot with polenta; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

7
  • Toast ciabatta until golden.

  • Mince roasted sage and mix into softened butter; season with salt and pepper. TIP: If butter is still cold, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.

  • Spread cut sides of ciabatta with sage butter.

  • Divide polenta, squash, and kale between plates. Place lamb over polenta. Grate remaining Parmesan over top; serve with ciabatta on the side.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Ciabatta

    1 unit

  • Kale

    4 ounce

  • Sage

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    3 tablespoon (tbsp)