Easter Dinner On A Sheet Pan (Printable)

Herb-roasted lamb chops with seasonal vegetables all on one sheet pan for effortless Easter entertaining.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
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.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Cleanup Takes Literally Five Minutes leaving you more time for mimosas and laughter
  • Everything Cooks Together So All Components Finish At The Same Perfect Moment
  • Lamb Chops Get Restaurant Worthy Crisp Edges Without Any Fancy Techniques Or Fuss
02 -
  • The Secret Is Starting The Vegetables First So They Do Not Turn To Mush While The Lamb Finishes Cooking
  • Letting The Lamb Rest For Five Minutes Before Serving Makes All The Difference Between Juicy And Dry Meat
  • Crowding The Pan Will Steam Everything Instead Of Roasting So Use Two Pans If Needed For Better Results
03 -
  • Room Temperature Lamb Cookes More Evenly So Take It Out Thirty Minutes Before You Start Prepping
  • The Parchment Paper Is Not Just For Cleanup It Also Prevents The Vegetables From Sticking And Burning

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