Easter Dinner On A Sheet Pan (Printable version)

A festive all-in-one Easter meal featuring herb-roasted lamb chops with vegetables, cooked together on a single sheet pan.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In large bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, and red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly on sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
04 - Pat lamb chops dry. Rub with remaining olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove sheet pan from oven. Nestle lamb chops and asparagus among partially roasted vegetables.
06 - Return to oven and roast 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 guests and less time at the sink
  • The lamb stays juicy while vegetables caramelize in those rendered drippings
  • Lemon and herbs brighten everything without overpowering the delicate spring flavors
02 -
  • Lamb continues cooking after leaving the oven, so pull it a few degrees before your target temperature
  • Crowding the pan creates steam instead of roasted edges, so use two pans if necessary
  • The asparagus timing is crucial, as adding it too early results in sad, limp spears
03 -
  • Bring the lamb to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even doneness
  • Use a rimmed sheet pan to catch any juices that might otherwise burn in the bottom of your oven

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