Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon ground blackpepper
  • 1teaspoon olive oil
  • 18-rib rack of lamb (about1 1/2 pounds), well trimmedmediterranean vegetables

    DIRECTIONS

    Proven‧al Lamb With
    Mediterranean VegetablesCoarsely grind first 3 ingredients in blender or spice grinder. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in salt and pepper. Rub oil, then spice mixture over lamb. Place lamb on baking sheet; let sit 1 hour.


    Preheat oven to 425°F. Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes. Cut lamb between ribs into chops. Place 2 chops on each plate. Spoon Mediterranean Vegetables alongside.