Apricot Glazed Lamb Meatballs With Pistachios

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a food processor, combine shallot, garlic, mint. Pulse until finely minced. Alternatively, you can mince everything by hand.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine ground lamb with the mint mixture, panko, egg, and salt and pepper. Mix well, but don't over mix.

4. 4

   Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out equally sized balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches, 160u00b0F.

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   While the meatballs are in the oven, prepare the apricot glaze. Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the apricot preserves, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until it's slightly thickened and reduced.

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   When the meatballs are cooked through, remove from the oven and brush with apricot glaze. Top each meatball with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and serve on a cocktail pick.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.