Lamb Chops with Everything-Bagel Yogurt and Chickpeas
Lamb Chops with Everything-Bagel Yogurt and Chickpeas is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a small skillet, warm 6 tablespoons olive oil, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and coarse salt over medium-low heat until the spices just start to sizzle and turn very light brown, about 2 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a small skillet, warm 6 tablespoons olive oil, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and coarse salt over medium-low heat until the spices just start to sizzle and turn very light brown, about 2 minutes.
Quickly pour into a heat-safe bowl and allow to cool completely.
Season the lamb chops with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and sauté until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add carrots and sauté until softened and starting to brown, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic, 2 teaspoons harissa, cumin, and paprika and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Add broth and scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan.
Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more harissa if desired.
In a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat, heat vegetable oil.
Sear chops, working in batches if necessary, 3 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium rare.
Mix yogurt with lemon juice.
Gently fold in 1 tablespoon everything-bagel-spiced olive oil.
To serve, spoon the chickpea mixture onto the plate.
Top each chop with a dollop of yogurt.
Finish with an additional drizzle of the spiced oil.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.