Grilled Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Chops with Harissa Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy lamb chops marinated in Moroccan spices and grilled to perfection, served with a cooling harissa-infused yogurt sauce. This African recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs lamb chops, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 African cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over 8 lamb chops and let them marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the lamb chops for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.
  4. Step 4: While the lamb grills, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp harissa paste, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Serve the lamb chops drizzled with the harissa yogurt sauce and garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.

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