Meatballs With Tomatoes And Green Olives Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Tomatoes And Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices white bread, crusts removed; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1/4 lb ground pork; 2 None spring onions, finely chopped; 1 None large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 lb tomatoes (about 2 medium), chopped; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; None None Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

4 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/4 lb ground pork
2 None spring onions, finely chopped
1 None large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 lb tomatoes (about 2 medium), chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
None None Vegetable oil, for frying

1
Combine bread and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl; stand for 5 mins. Using hands, squeeze excess water from bread.
2
Place meats, bread, onion, egg, zest, cumin and oregano in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and mix well. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, and olive oil. With damp hands, roll lamb mixture into 48 balls, about 2 tsp each. Roll balls in flour seasoned with salt and pepper; shake away excess flour.
4
Heat oil in skillet and cook meatballs, in batches, for about 8 mins, shaking pan frequently, or until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tomatoes and olives.

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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: 4 slices white bread, crusts removed, 1/2 lb ground lamb, 1/4 lb ground pork, 2 None spring onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Tomatoes And Green Olives 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.

Meatballs With Tomatoes And Green Olives

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