Colourful Saturday Dishes

It's lunch time and we're rolling out Grilled Lamb Chops – Juicy and tender with a smoky char

Prepare lunch that everyone will love. The lunch dish has been prepared with fresh mixed spices, honey and hot street style flavours

Herbed Rice – Fluffy rice with fresh herbs like parsley

Mixed Veggies in Tomato Sauce – Carrots, corn, green beans, and peas in a savory tomato mix

Spicy Tomato Sauce – On the side for extra flavor

Red Kidney Beans – A tasty touch for texture and color

Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe

Ingredients:

6 lamb chops

2 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, pepper & lemon juice in a bowl.

Rub this marinade all over the lamb chops. Let them rest for at least 30 mins (overnight is even better!)

Heat a grill pan or BBQ over medium-high heat.

Grill each chop for about 3–4 minutes per side until perfectly cooked and nicely charred.

Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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