RECIPE:GRILLED VEAL LOIN CHOPS WITH PISTACHIO-BASIL PESTO
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook time: Less than 30 mins
Serves 2
Ingredients
· Light olive oil2 tbsp
· fresh thyme4 sprigs
· sea saltto taste
· freshly ground black peppercornsto taste
· cherry tomatoes on the vine1 lb
· basil pesto1 tbsp
· shelled pistachios, unsalted½ cup
· fresh basil, coarsely chopped¼ cup
· lemon zest½ tsp
· parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup
· garlic clove1/2 clove
· olive oil1/2 cup
Cooking directions
Prepare Pesto. Place pistachios, basil, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. While motor running, pour olive oil in a thin stream until blended. Add salt and pepper and set aside.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Season chops with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
Drizzle whole Roma tomatoes with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Grill chops 3-4 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove from grill, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
Place an iron skillet on the grill, drizzle with olive oil and when hot, place cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and serve when slightly cooked.
Serve veal chops with pistachio pesto and cherry tomatoes on the side.