Natural lamb cutlets with mint pesto

Ingredients:

Mutton

• 1 kg. natural lamb loin cutlets, about 8-10 pcs.
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp salt

Mint pesto

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1.5 cups fresh mint leaves
• 3/4 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Rub the lamb with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt. Rub the spice mixture over the entire surface of the meat. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. While the cutlets are resting, prepare the mint pesto..
   
   Place the garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the pine nuts and pulse until finely chopped. Add half the herbs and pulse for 30 seconds, then add the remaining herbs and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and pulse lightly until smooth. With the processor running, pour in the oil and pulse until smooth.
4. Grill the patties for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve the lamb with mint pesto.