Berbere Roasted Lamb Chops with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Juicy lamb chops rubbed with fiery berbere spice and roasted to perfection, served with a cooling yogurt and cucumber sauce. This African recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb chops, berbere spice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 (about 1 inch thick) lamb chops
2 tbsp berbere spice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp berbere spice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to form a paste.
Step 2: Rub the berbere paste evenly over 8 lamb chops, coating all sides; let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Arrange the lamb chops on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes for medium-rare, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
Step 4: While the lamb roasts, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint in a bowl; stir until well blended and chilled.
Step 5: Remove the lamb chops from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the spiced yogurt sauce on the side.