Lamb Meatballs With Lemon-Cumin Yogurt Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs With Lemon-Cumin Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 1 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; For the yogurt; 7 ounces whole-milk Greek yogurt (Fage brand, if available); 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons finely chopped of fresh mint; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 medium lemon, zest of, minced

Servings: persons

For the meatballs
1 lb ground lamb
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the yogurt
7 ounces whole-milk Greek yogurt (Fage brand, if available)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons finely chopped of fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium lemon, zest of, minced

1
Heat the oven to 375u00b0F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands.
3
Form into 30 balls (about 2 teaspoons each) and place on a baking sheet.
4
Bake until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, about 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, combine all yogurt ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
6
Serve with the meatballs.
7
NOTE: The meatballs can be formed up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated; they'll just need an additional 3 to 5 minutes in the oven to cook through.
8
The yogurt dip can be made 1 day ahead, covered tightly, and refrigerated.

440

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs, 1 lb ground lamb, 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs With Lemon-Cumin Yogurt 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 Meatballs With Lemon-Cumin Yogurt

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