Grilled Berbere-Spiced Lamb Chops with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Tender lamb chops marinated in berbere spices and grilled to perfection, served with a cooling garlic-yogurt sauce. This Ethiopian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, berbere spice mix, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons berbere spice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Rub this marinade evenly over 8 lamb rib chops, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight for deep flavor.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; refrigerate this garlic yogurt sauce until serving.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and oil the grates.
  5. Step 5: Grill the marinated lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness, until a nice char forms and internal temperature reaches 135°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove lamb chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Serve the grilled lamb chops hot alongside the garlic yogurt sauce for dipping.

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