Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound ground lamb (80 percent lean); 1 extra large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon harissa; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup gluten-free oats; 7 ounces Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pound ground lamb (80 percent lean)
1 extra large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon harissa
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup gluten-free oats
7 ounces Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, egg, harissa, parsley, garlic, shallot, salt and cumin.
3
In a small food processor, pulse the oats until coarsely ground.
4
Add to the bowl.
5
With clean hands, mix the lamb with the other ingredients until loosely combined.
6
Avoid overly breaking up the meat.
7
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (an ice cream scoop works well for portioning) and roll in your hands until round and smooth.
8
Arrange the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through and beginning to brown on the bottom, about 25 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.
10
Serve the meatballs warm or at room temperature alongside the yogurt sauce.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pound ground lamb (80 percent lean), 1 extra large egg, beaten, 1 tablespoon harissa, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce 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 Yogurt Sauce

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