Spring Lamb with Grilled Baby Artichokes – Mr. Bean

Name: Spring Lamb with Grilled Baby Artichokes – Mr. Bean
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 pound dried flageolet beans; 1/2 lemon; 1/2 cup chopped fresh garlic; 10 sprigs thyme; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic; 8 spring lamb tenderloins; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped spring garlic; 1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 8 baby artichokes; Extra virgin olive oil; 2 ounces frisée; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

December 19, 2010

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Spring Lamb with Grilled Baby Artichokes – Mr. BeanCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

The delicate flavor of spring lamb pairs perfectly with lightly earthy, spring Mediterranean vegetables. I added flageolet beans to round off the salad with a little nutty flavor. As it can be a challenge to find spring lamb, get on over to your best butcher for his help with sourcing.

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