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Spicy Lamb Meatballs

Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Dip for Flavor Lovers

Discover these Spicy Lamb Meatballs paired with a creamy dip, an extraordinary appetizer that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb or substitute with ground beef or turkey
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Red Chili finely chopped, adjust for spice
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs soaked in milk
For the Green Goddess Dip
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or substitute with sour cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 small Avocado use lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves fresh
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic clove.
  2. Chop the red chili according to your desired heat level.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, chili, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, egg, and soaked breadcrumbs.
  4. Roll mixture into 1.5 to 2 tablespoon-sized balls and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet and cook the meatballs in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Green Goddess Dip Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the meatballs with the Green Goddess dip, garnished with fresh herbs and chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill shaped meatballs for best results and adjust chili for spice preference. Fresh herbs enhance flavor and presentation.

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