Baked Herb-Marinated Lamb Chops with Charred Eggplant

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Tender lamb chops marinated in fresh herbs and garlic, baked to perfection and served alongside smoky charred eggplant slices, capturing the spirit of Passover’s traditional lamb. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs lamb chops, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over 8 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) and let them marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Meanwhile, slice 1 medium eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and char the eggplant slices for 3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and flesh softens.
  5. Step 5: Place the marinated lamb chops on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes for medium-rare, turning once halfway through.
  6. Step 6: Remove lamb and eggplant from heat; drizzle eggplant with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
  7. Step 7: Let lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving alongside the charred eggplant slices.

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