Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 garlic clove, minced, plus 2 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
  • 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 lamb loin chops
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • White Bean Puree, for serving

Method

  • In a large, shallow dish, combine the 1/4 cup of olive oil with the thyme, minced garlic, rosemary and cumin.
  • Add the lamb chops and turn to coat with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Set the halved heads of garlic cut side up on a large sheet of foil and drizzle with oil.
  • Wrap the garlic in the foil and roast for 1 hour, until tender.
  • Light a grill.
  • Remove the chops from the marinade; discard the thyme and scrape off the garlic.
  • Season the chops with salt and pepper and grill over moderate heat until lightly charred and medium-rare, 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chops with the roasted garlic and White Bean Puree.