Recipe: Walnut-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Fig and Balsamic Reduction and Garlic Mashed PotatoesDescription: A succulent walnut-crusted rack of lamb served with a rich fig and balsamic reduction alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 65Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 piece rack of lamb, 0.5 cup walnuts, 0.5 cup bread crumbs, 1 sprig rosemary, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar, 4 piece figs, 1 tablespoon honey, 500 g potatoes, 4 tablespoon butter, 0.25 cup cream, 3 clove garlicInstructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). In a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, and rosemary. Pulse until fine. Set aside. Season the rack of lamb with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the lamb on all sides until browned. Brush the lamb with Dijon mustard and press the walnut mixture onto the lamb to coat. Place in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare. While the lamb is roasting, prepare the fig and balsamic reduction. In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, chopped figs, and honey. Simmer over low heat until reduced and syrupy, about 15 minutes. For the garlic mashed potatoes, boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, cream, and roasted garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes after roasting, then slice into individual chops. Serve the lamb drizzled with fig and balsamic reduction alongside the garlic mashed potatoes.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: dinner, main course, gourmetThis Walnut-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Fig and Balsamic Reduction and Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 65 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
dinner
main course
gourmet

Walnut-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Fig and Balsamic Reduction and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A succulent walnut-crusted rack of lamb served with a rich fig and balsamic reduction alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Serves: 4
September 16, 2025
Walnut-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Fig and Balsamic Reduction and Garlic Mashed Potatoes - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1rack of lamb

about 8 ribs

0.5 cupswalnuts

chopped

0.5 cupsbread crumbs

fine

1 sprigrosemary

leaves removed

2 tablespoonsolive oil
2 tablespoonsdijon mustard
1 teaspoonsalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
0.5 cupsbalsamic vinegar
4 piecesfigs

chopped

1 tablespoonhoney
1.1 poundspotatoes

peeled and quartered

4 tablespoonsbutter
0.25 cupscream
3 clovesgarlic

roasted and mashed

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

2

In a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, and rosemary. Pulse until fine. Set aside.

3

Season the rack of lamb with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the lamb on all sides until browned.

4

Brush the lamb with Dijon mustard and press the walnut mixture onto the lamb to coat. Place in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare.

5

While the lamb is roasting, prepare the fig and balsamic reduction. In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, chopped figs, and honey. Simmer over low heat until reduced and syrupy, about 15 minutes.

6

For the garlic mashed potatoes, boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, cream, and roasted garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

7

Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes after roasting, then slice into individual chops.

8

Serve the lamb drizzled with fig and balsamic reduction alongside the garlic mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
840
Calories
47.5g
Fat
93.8g
Carbs
21.1g
Protein
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