Roast Lamb Chops with Baby Carrots and Mukimo, a Kenyan Easter Table Menu | Easter and Spring Recipe

Easter is here with us again, so am sharing with you my delicious Kenyan Easter table menu. Pan seared Lamb chops, finished int he oven with baby carrots, spring onions ( scallions whites) and Mukimo, Kenyan mashed potatoes with corn, peas and greens ( watch the video to see my interpretation of this Kenyan classic dish).

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MENU

For the Lamb
2 Lbs Lamb Rack, cut into individual chops ( 8 pcs)
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Marinade
1 Tbs Garlic , chopped
1 Tbs Ginger , minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
2 sprigs Rosemary, chopped
1 sprig sage, chopped
1 Tbs Parsley, chopped
1 Tbs Cilantro, chopped
1 Lemon, thinly sliced
1/3 c Olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper

For the Mukimo
2 Cups Corn ( used frozen available at Indian and Latin stores)
4 Idaho or russet potatoes
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

For the Green for Mukimo
1 Tbs Garlic
1/3 c Olive oil
2 c Frozen peas
4c Baby spinach
1/2 c Scallions greens (tops) ,chopped
Kosher salt and pepper

For the Vegetables
1 Bunch baby carrots, peeled and cut to desired size
2 Bunches scallions, cut in half , roots cut off and greens reserved
1 Tsp Marinade,
1 Tbs Water, optional
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1/2 lbs green beans, blanched

For the Tomatoes
1/2 lbs Cherry tomatoes, mixed colors
1 tsp marinade
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper