How to Make Roasted Rack of Lamb with White Bean Puree and Red Wine Reduction - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted rack of lamb is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home. The tender and juicy meat of the lamb pairs perfectly with the rich and flavorful white bean puree and the tangy red wine reduction. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Roasting a rack of lamb may seem intimidating, but with the right technique and a little patience, it can be a simple and rewarding process. The key to a perfectly roasted rack of lam...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine, or to taste
  • ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 (8 bone) racks lamb, trimmed and frenched

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil for red wine reduction in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; saute until slightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Cabernet, tomatoes, apple, vinegar, butter, and garlic; simmer until sauce has reduced and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15 to 30 minutes. Strain and keep warm.
  • At the same time, combine beans, butter, and garlic for bean puree in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 25 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender, adding white whine to thin if needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, rosemary, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse gently until blended.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in an oven-proof skillet over high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper and sear racks on both sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Coat racks liberally with bread crumb mixture.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (68 degrees C), 12 to 15 minutes. Allow racks to rest before cutting into 2-rib servings.
  • Place ribs in the center of serving plates. Drizzle reduction sauce on and around the ribs and spoon the bean puree into slight mounds on 3 sides outside the reduction.
  • Nutrition

    695 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 520mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 747mg