Herbed Lamb Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables & Dill Yogurt
A sophisticated yet simple Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender, pan-seared lamb chops served with a colorful medley of roasted root vegetables and a refreshing lemon-dill yogurt sauce. A perfect nut-free, balanced meal.
2850 calories
$9 per serving
$45 min
4 servings
nut-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops (approx. 800g total)
- 500g sweet potatoes
- 300g carrots
- 300g parsnips
- 45 ml olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 200g plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. Wash and chop the sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips into uniform 2-3 cm cubes.
- 2.On a large baking tray, toss the chopped vegetables with 30 ml of olive oil, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread into a single layer.
- 3.Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, tossing them halfway through cooking.
- 4.While vegetables roast, pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- 5.Heat the remaining 15 ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust to your desired doneness.
- 6.In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, the remaining 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the sauce.
- 7.Serve the hot lamb chops immediately with the roasted root vegetables and a dollop of the fresh lemon-dill yogurt sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
115g
fat
195g
carbs
35g
fiber
130g
protein
Why this recipe
This nutritious recipe offers high-quality protein from lamb for muscle support and iron for energy. Roasted root vegetables provide complex carbohydrates and fiber for sustained energy and digestive health, while the yogurt sauce adds probiotics.