Grilled Lamb Chops with Orzo and Vegetables

Grilled Lamb Chops with Orzo and Vegetables

Sep 14, 2024

Super delicious grilled lamb chops with orzo full of grilled vegetables and a luscious  herby yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb chops
  • 1/4 cup Koroneiki Olive Oil 
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 lemons, 1 zested, both juiced
  • 2 red bell peppers, removed from the core
  • 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Herb seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound orzo
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped herbs (I like a combination of parsley, mint, chives)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with rosemary, thyme, garlic, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, red pepper flakes and lemon zest.  Add the lamb chops to a resealable bag and pour the olive oil mixture over to coat.  Place in the refrigerator and marinade for 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking so it can come to room temperature.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a bowl and cook the orzo to al dente while you make the rest of the items.
  3. Heat the grill to high. Drizzle the vegetables with a tablespoon of olive oil and toss with the garlic herb seasoning.  Place the vegetables on the grill.  After 5 minutes, flip the vegetables and add the lamb chops.  Flip the lamb chops after 3 minutes and grill for another 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables and lamb from the grill and tent with foil.  
  4. Mix the yogurt, herbs and juice of one lemon together.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside. When the vegetables are cool enough to handle, chop them into bite sized pieces and toss with the orzo along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. 
  6. To serve, add the yogurt to the bottom of serving dish and top with the orzo. Place the lamb on top and enjoy!

Serves 4

Takes 25 minutes (plus marinating time)

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