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Grilled Lamb Chops & Tabbouleh

Rosemary-crusted lamb chops with bulgur tabbouleh, mint, tomato, and a lemon-yogurt drizzle.

Protein
42g
Carbs
38g
Fats
24g
Kcal
560

Ingredients

  • •6 lamb rib chops
  • •1 cup bulgur (cooked)
  • •1 cup parsley, chopped
  • •1/2 cup mint, chopped
  • •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • •1/2 cucumber, diced
  • •1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • •1 lemon
  • •Olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt

Method

  1. 1Marinate lamb in olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt for 20 min.
  2. 2Toss bulgur with parsley, mint, tomato, cucumber, lemon, olive oil.
  3. 3Grill lamb 3 min per side for medium-rare.
  4. 4Rest 5 min. Serve over tabbouleh with a spoon of yogurt.

Cooking notes

  • ✳Bring lamb to room temp before grilling.
  • ✳Chop herbs at the last moment for max fragrance.
  • ✳Yogurt cools the heat and adds creaminess.

Ingredient substitutions

Swap freely — the macro profile stays close as long as you match protein and portion size.

  • Instead of
    Lamb chops
    Try
    • →Lamb loin
    • →Grilled steak
    • →Chicken thighs
  • Instead of
    Bulgur
    Try
    • →Quinoa
    • →Couscous
    • →Cauliflower rice

Why this meal

  • Complete protein with zinc, iron, and B12
  • Fresh herbs deliver polyphenols
  • Balanced whole-grain carb

Sources

Nutrition information is provided for general educational purposes and is not individualized medical or dietary advice. Estimated calories, macros and nutrient values may vary according to ingredients, brands, preparation methods and serving size. Talk to a qualified clinician before changing your diet if you have a medical condition.

  1. 1FoodData Central — reference nutrient composition for foods and ingredientsU.S. Department of Agriculture
  2. 2Morton et al. (2018) — Protein supplementation and resistance-training gains, meta-analysisBritish Journal of Sports Medicine
  3. 3Nutrient fact sheets for health professionals (vitamins, minerals, fiber)NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
  4. 4Thomas, Erdman & Burke (2016) — Nutrition and Athletic Performance, joint position statementACSM / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics / Dietitians of Canada
  5. 5Probiotics — Fact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsNIH Office of Dietary Supplements