These crispy, lamb meatballs are flavorful and juicy and include spices you might not be expecting. Seasoned with a combination of parsley, cumin and a touch of cinnamon the combination of flavor will definitely give you a Greek fix. The warm spice of the cinnamon & cumin, tang of fresh lemon zest and juice, fresh parsley, garlic & onions these meatballs are not only flavorful, they are quick and easy for any night of the week and can be served as an appetizer or main meal.
Tonight I served them on a 1/2 Stonefire Naan warmed, a smear of Carmalized Onion Sabra Hummus, fresh spinach and leafy greens mixed with tomatoes, red onion lemon & olive oil, salt and pepper calamata olives & a dollop of tzasiki.
Michy's Crispy Lamb Meatballs
(Approximately 20 Meatballs)
Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, grated
Zest of a lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
vegetable oil for frying
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup shredded cucumber
1 1/2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Juice of half a lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic or 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix , squeezing with your hands, to allow the flavours to blend. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
Using a scoop, scoop meat mixture into balls onto parchment paper. Once all meat is scooped out of the bowl, gently form the scoops into balls.
Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet, with a 1/2 inch depth of oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until you begin to see ripples. Then place meatballs into frying pan and fry for about 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and crisped on all sides, (If you prefer a lighter version you can bake the meatballs on a greased baking sheet for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Turning meatballs 1/2 way.)
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