Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint Yogurt Sauce

Name: Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups low fat greek yogurt; 1 lemon use a Microplane zester; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint finely; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons ginger finely grated; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon ras el hanout or 2 tsp curry powder and 2 tsp garam masala; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 pound ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; pitas for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups low fat greek yogurt
1 lemon use a Microplane zester
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint finely
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons ginger finely grated
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ras el hanout or 2 tsp curry powder and 2 tsp garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
pitas for serving

1
To make sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve meatballs. Chill, if desired.
2
In a large bowl, combine ginger, garlic, ras el hanout, salt and pepper.
3
Add meats and gently combine with hands until spices are just evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
4
Gently roll meat into 1 1/2 inch balls and set on a rimmed baking pan or jelly roll pan. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line another baking pan with paper towels.
5
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.
6
Add oil and swirl to coat.
7
Brown meatballs in batches on all sides, turning as needed for about 10-12 minutes (medium rare).
8
Transfer meatballs to towel lined pan.
9
Transfer meatballs to serving dish and serve with yogurt sauce & toasted pitas.

770

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups low fat greek yogurt, 1 lemon use a Microplane zester, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint finely, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!