We’re in “WE CAN’T WAIT” mode when it comes to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and we’re already talking about it and planning for it!
But since we can’t be there right now, it’s fun to cook up some of our favorite dishes at home! Lamb chops might not be an everyday kind of meal around your house – it certainly isn’t in the regular rotation at our house – but these Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies make a nice weekend dinner for the family.
Or maybe you’re planning a casual dinner party for friends – these would be the perfect main dish!
These aren’t too fancy or labor-intensive when it comes to grilling lamb chops – which is one of the reasons we love this recipe. It really is quick and easy, and since it’s one of the most beloved dishes at the Food and Wine Festival, we’re pretty sure it’ll be a winner at your house, too.
And the “potato crunchies” – well, that’s just a fancy name for crushed salt and vinegar potato chips! It doesn’t get easier than that!
Ready to expand your entree range in the kitchen and give your kids potato chips for dinner? Read on! ;-D
Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Mint Pesto with Feta Cheese:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup mint leaves, washed and dried
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lamb Chops:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
4 Australian lamb chops
1/3 cup crushed salt and vinegar potato chips, for garnish
Instructions:
For mint pesto with feta cheese:
1. Place garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup olive oil into a blender or food processor. Blend to a paste.
2. Gradually add mint leaves and pulse until emulsified. Gradually add remaining oil.
3. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt, as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use. Mix in feta just before serving.
For lamb chops:
1. Combine olive oil, pepper, and salt in shallow dish large enough to place the lamb chops in a single layer. Coat both sides of chops with oil.
2. Grill lamb chops, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning once, or until desired doneness.
To serve:
1. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each lamb chop. Sprinkle crushed potato chips evenly over each grilled lamb chop.
2. Refrigerate remaining pesto in sealed container.
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Happy cooking!
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I loved these at the Food and Wine festival! Can’t wait to try them at home.
Is this the actual recipe from the festival?
Thao — Yes, the recipe is from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Cookbook.
So awesome! I made it last night and it came out delicious…tastes just like the one at the Australia booth! Are there any other recipes from the book that you guys have shared? I’m looking for the maple glazed salmon from Canada.
Thao — I’m so glad it turned out well for you! We have published many recipes from Disney. Just use the search bar and search for recipes, and you should come up with lots of options. Search “Epcot Food and Wine Recipe” for other Festival Favorites. I don’t think we’ve come across the salmon recipe, but if we do, we’ll share it. 🙂
These are unbelievably delicious. Can’t believe crunchies are potato chips. How clever!
I’m sorry, there is no way that your recipe is the same one from The EPCOT Food and Wine fest. I was just there yesterday there was a citrus note and absolutely 100% NO feta. This dish is from Australia not Greece. This dish wad one if the best dishes there and I’m desperate for the recipe. Its possible the recipe has changed from last year. But what I tasted yesterday definitely had citrus and NO feta.
Erin — Yes, we posted this recipe earlier this year, prior to this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival. It’s very likely that the recipe used this year has changed.
This was perfect. I put it on pork chops since I didn’t have lamb. It was spot on! I’ve had it at EPCOT so many times and now I can have it at home!!
Is there a 2021 EPCOT food and wine cookbook?