Grilled Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Sauce Recipe
Lamb chops? Not on this goddess’s plate. This is the sassy, vegan glow-up your old meat recipe never saw coming. Juicy, plant-based cutlets serve the drama, while fresh mint sauce swoops in like the skincare of sauces—refreshing, zippy, and slightly smug. It’s smoky, herby, tangy, and shockingly easy to whip together, even if you’re emotionally unavailable to your oven. We’re talking high protein, zero guilt, and flavor that slaps harder than your group chat on Sunday morning. Yes, girl—you’re about to grill like a damn pro. Hold the lamb, keep the sass.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Sauce Recipe
This vegan grilled “lamb” chop recipe uses plant-based cutlets and a zesty mint sauce to create a bold, smoky, herbaceous main dish.
Ingredients
For Vegan “Lamb” Chops:
- 4 plant-based cutlets store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Fresh Mint Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill pan or grill over medium heat until it’s hotter than your last situationship.
- Brush plant-based cutlets with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side, flipping when they’ve got those cute grill lines.
- Meanwhile, toss mint, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt in a blender.
- Blend mint sauce until smooth and bright green, like your envy when someone else’s eyeliner is perfect.
- Remove “chops” from grill, plate with flair, and drizzle with that glorious mint sauce.
- Garnish with a smug smile and maybe some lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Iron: 15%
- Folate: 12%
- Potassium: 10%
Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Add crushed red pepper to the mint sauce if you like your meals spicy like your texts.
- Serve with roasted potatoes or quinoa to round it out like your skincare routine.
- Don’t over-blend the sauce—it’s mint, not a smoothie.
- Use a cast iron grill pan if you’re indoor-diva grilling.
- Want extra oomph? A splash of balsamic over the top gives luxury picnic energy.
