Roasted until blushing-pink and crusted with warm spices, this rack of lamb brings cozy Moroccan flavors to your table. Nestled on a bed of caramelized root vegetables and finished with a bright lemon-yogurt sauce, it’s elegant yet weeknight-easy.
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Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Rack of Lamb, 4 rib (about 1 lb) 1 rack (about 1 lb) $19.49 on sale (reg. $23.99)
- Carrots 2 medium, cut in 1-inch chunks
- Parsnips (or extra carrots/potatoes) 2 small, cut in 1-inch chunks
- Yukon Gold potatoes 2 medium, 1-inch chunks
- Red onion 1 small, cut into wedges
- Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced
- Ground cumin 1 tsp
- Ground coriander 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper 1 1/4 tsp salt total + pepper to taste
- Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
- Lemon 1 (zest + 1 tbsp juice)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro 2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F. Toss carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Spread on a large sheet pan and roast 15 minutes.
- Mix spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon) with 3/4 tsp salt. Pat lamb dry; rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, remaining garlic, and spice mix.
- Push vegetables to the sides; place lamb, fat side up, in the center. Roast 18–22 minutes to 125–130°F for medium-rare (or to preference). Optional: broil 1–2 minutes to deepen crust.
- Rest lamb 8–10 minutes on a board. Meanwhile, stir yogurt with lemon zest and 1 tbsp juice; season with a pinch of salt.
- Slice lamb into chops. Toss vegetables with chopped herbs. Serve chops over roasted roots with lemon-yogurt spooned alongside.
Health notes: Approx. 780–860 kcal per serving. Nutrient-dense protein with fiber-rich roasted roots; moderate saturated fat—use less oil/yogurt to lighten.
Drink pairing: Côtes du Rhône or Syrah; non-alcoholic: mint tea with lemon.