Pea Shoot Pesto w/Lamb Loin Chops

What you need:

• PESTO:

• 3/4 c. pine nuts

• 3 c. pea shoots

• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro

• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt

• 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil

• LAMB Chops:

• 6 lamb chops

• 2 Tbls. olive oil

• 1 Tbls. balsamic vinegar

• Handful of pea shoots for dressing

Directions:

• Add all Pesto ingredients except olive oil in a food processor. Pulse ingredients while slowly adding olive oil. Continue to pulse until the mixture is well blended and smooth. Set aside.

• Coat a skillet with olive oil and bring to medium heat. Sear lamb chops for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add balsamic vinegar and cook one additional minute per side. Remove lamb chops and spoon pesto on top of each chop. Dress with pea shoots.

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