Morrocan Mint Rub 50g

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Recipe for Moroccan Mint Rub

Moroccan Mint Lamb Chops

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 10 mins (+1 hour marinating) | Cook Time: 8-10 mins

Ingredients:

For the Lamb:

• 8-12 lamb loin chops (1.5–2 lbs / 700–900g)

• 3 tbsp Moroccan mint rub (spiceneasy)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp honey or pomegranate molasses

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• Salt to taste

For Serving:

• Fresh mint leaves

• Pomegranate seeds (for crunch and sweetness)

• Lemon wedges

• Couscous or roasted carrots

Homemade Moroccan Mint Rub (if needed):

*Mix: 2 tbsp dried mint + 1 tbsp each ground cumin, coriander + 1 tsp each cinnamon, ginger, salt + ½ tsp cayenne.*

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Lamb:

   • In a bowl, combine Moroccan mint rub, olive oil, garlic, honey, and lemon zest.

   • Coat lamb chops evenly and marinate 1 hour at room temp (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).

2. Cook the Chops:

   • Grill: Sear over high heat 3–4 mins per side for medium-rare (145°F / 63°C internal temp).

   • Stovetop: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast-iron skillet and sear 2–3 mins per side.

3. Rest & Garnish:

   • Let chops rest 5 mins.

   • Sprinkle with fresh mint, pomegranate seeds, and a squeeze of lemon.

Other Top Recipes Using Moroccan Mint Rub:

1. Mint-Rubbed Grilled Chicken (Marinate thighs or breasts, then grill)

2. Moroccan Mint Yogurt Sauce (Mix 1 tbsp rub into Greek yogurt + lemon juice—perfect for kebabs)

3. Roasted Carrots with Mint Rub (Toss carrots with rub + oil; roast at 400°F/200°C for 25 mins)

4. Lamb Meatballs (Add 2 tbsp rub to ground lamb; pan-fry and serve in pita)

Pro Tip: For smoky notes, add ½ tsp smoked paprika to the rub. For vegetarian flair, use the rub on roasted eggplant or chickpeas.