Lamb, Cherry and Pine Nut Meatballs Recipe

Name: Lamb, Cherry and Pine Nut Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces ground lamb; 1 onion, finely grated; 3 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste; 2 ounces dried sour cherries, chopped; 3 12 ounces pine nuts, lightly toasted and roughly chopped; ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 egg white, lightly whisked; 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

14 ounces ground lamb
1 onion, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste
2 ounces dried sour cherries, chopped
3 12 ounces pine nuts, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg white, lightly whisked
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb, onion, garlic, sour cherries, pine nuts, paprika, allspice and cumin.
2
Add the egg white and mix again.
3
Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
5
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs over a medium heat a few at a time, turning occasionally, for ten minutes, or until golden-brown on all sides and completely cooked through.
6
Serve the meatballs hot or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces ground lamb, 1 onion, finely grated, 3 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste, 2 ounces dried sour cherries, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb, Cherry and Pine Nut Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb, Cherry and Pine Nut Meatballs

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