Description
Juicy, herb-infused lamb meatballs with a kick of spice, served alongside a vibrant, creamy green dip for a flavorful appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- For the dip, blend yogurt, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and grated cucumber in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve meatballs warm with the green dip on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.