Name: Sheet Pan Lamb Chops: A Flavorful One-Pan Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 lamb loin chops (1.5 lbs.); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately juice from ½ lemon), freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, sliced; 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 head of garlic, halved; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Description

This Sheet Pan Lamb Chops recipe combines succulent lamb loin chops marinated in garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, roasted alongside a medley of seasoned vegetables including potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and onions. Perfectly cooked in the oven to a tender and juicy finish, this one-pan meal is flavorful, easy to prepare, and ideal for a wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

5 lamb loin chops (1.5 lbs.)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately juice from ½ lemon), freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 head of garlic, halved
4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

Set your oven to 375°F.
Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels.
Coat the lamb chops with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add minced garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, carrots, zucchini, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Spread the vegetable mixture in a single layer on a baking pan.
Bake the vegetables for 20 minutes.
Remove the pan and shake the vegetables. Place the marinated lamb chops, halved garlic head, and rosemary on top.
Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 25 minutes.
Check that the lamb reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving with the vegetables.

Notes

For better flavor, marinate the lamb longer if possible.
Use seasonal vegetables for variety.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Oven Roasting
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lamb chop with vegetables
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Sheet Pan Lamb Chops, Roasted Vegetables, One-Pan Meal