Sheet Pan Easter Dinner
This sheet pan Easter dinner pairs roasted racks of lamb with fingerling potatoes and tri-colored baby carrots, bringing together rich, herb-seasoned flavor and the freshness of mint, parsley, and arugula. A red wine vinegar dressing with shallots, olive oil, and a touch of crushed red pepper adds brightness, making it a polished centerpiece for a spring holiday meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sheet Pan Easter Dinner, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Place shallot halves in a mini food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about three 1-second pulses. Add arugula, mint, and parsley; pulse until the herbs are chopped, about five 1-second pulses. Transfer some of the herb mixture to a small bowl. Reserve the remaining herb mixture for serving.
- 2
Stir olive oil, salt, and black pepper into the bowl with the herb mixture; rub the mixture all over the meaty parts of the lamb. Prop the two lamb racks together on a plate by placing the meaty ends on the surface with the bones upright and interlacing the bones so they rest against each other. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- 4
Meanwhile, toss potatoes, carrots, and the remaining shallot halves with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- 5
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven until they begin to brown and are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and combine them on one baking sheet. Set aside until ready to use. Do not turn off the oven.
- 6
Once the lamb has marinated, place the lamb racks on the empty baking sheet.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan, scatter the roasted vegetables around the lamb, and continue to cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- 8
Stir olive oil, vinegar, red pepper, and salt into the reserved herb mixture. Drizzle over the lamb and vegetables.
- Calories 627.89 kcal High 31%
- Protein 50.53 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 27.56 g 10%
- Total Fat 35.39 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 9.8 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.62 mg High 47%
- Sodium 241.59 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.92 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 5.62 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 1503.66 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 52.78 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 30.7 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sheet Pan Easter Dinner is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 627.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sheet Pan Easter Dinner made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Fresh Mint, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sheet Pan Easter Dinner?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 627.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sheet Pan Easter Dinner easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Sheet Pan Easter Dinner healthy?
- Sheet Pan Easter Dinner has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 627.89 calories and 50.53 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 241.59 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.8 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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