Herb-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Chops with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy lamb chops roasted with fresh rosemary and thyme, served alongside a cooling garlic yogurt sauce that balances the robust flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 25 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 400 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 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Rub this herb mixture evenly over 4 lamb chops and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Roast lamb chops in the oven for 12-15 minutes for medium-rare, flipping halfway through, until an internal temperature of 135°F is reached.
  4. Step 4: While lamb roasts, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber, and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
  5. Step 5: Remove lamb chops from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the garlic yogurt sauce.

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