Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the lamb, egg, harissa, parsley, garlic, shallot, salt and cumin.

3. 3

   In a small food processor, pulse the oats until coarsely ground.

4. 4

   Add to the bowl.

5. 5

   With clean hands, mix the lamb with the other ingredients until loosely combined.

6. 6

   Avoid overly breaking up the meat.

7. 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. 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. 9

   Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.

10. 10

    Serve the meatballs warm or at room temperature alongside the yogurt sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.