Description
Delicious lamb meatballs paired with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 small onion, grated or very finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt with chopped mint and a pinch of salt.
- Serve the meatballs with the mint yogurt sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or paprika to the meatball mixture. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lamb meatballs, mint yogurt sauce, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner