Ethiopian Coffee Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Juicy lamb chops rubbed with a fragrant blend of Ethiopian coffee and warm spices, grilled to perfection. This Ethiopian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, ground Ethiopian coffee, berbere spice blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 chops (about 1.5 pounds) lamb rib chops
2 tbsp ground Ethiopian coffee
1 tbsp berbere spice blend
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground Ethiopian coffee, 1 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the spice rub.
Step 2: Pat dry 8 lamb rib chops and rub both sides evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 3: Generously coat each lamb chop with the coffee-spice rub, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place lamb chops on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.