Easter Dinner On A Sheet Pan (Printable)

Herb-roasted lamb chops with spring vegetables cook together on one pan for a stunning Easter meal that's surprisingly simple to prepare.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 lamb chops

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
04 - 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges

→ Seasonings & Marinades

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
09 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 lemon, zest and juice
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, carrots, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
03 - Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes to begin the cooking process.
04 - Meanwhile, pat the lamb chops dry. Rub with remaining olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Nestle lamb chops and asparagus among the partially roasted vegetables.
06 - Return to the oven and roast for an additional 18-20 minutes, flipping lamb chops halfway, until lamb reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts together on one pan, leaving you more time for family and less time at the sink
  • The lamb stays juicy while vegetables caramelize in those rendered drippings
  • The herb and lemon combination creates that classic Easter flavor without any complicated techniques
02 -
  • The vegetables need a 20 minute head start or they will still be hard when the lamb is perfectly cooked
  • Letting the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving makes a huge difference in juiciness
  • Work quickly when adding the asparagus and lamb so the vegetables do not lose their oven heat
03 -
  • Pat the lamb completely dry before seasoning or the rub will slide right off
  • Room temperature lamb cooks more evenly, so take it out 30 minutes before roasting
  • Extra lemon wedges on the table let everyone brighten their portion to taste

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