Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Dip
Flavorful lamb meatballs seasoned with warm Mediterranean spices, served with a cool and creamy yogurt dip. A protein-packed snack that's perfect for entertaining.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground Lamb
- 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 190°C.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the about 450 g Ground Lamb, 1/4 cup Almond Flour, 1/2 medium Onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Coriander, 1/2 teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper.
- 3Use your hands to mix everything together until it is well combined. Then, roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in size.
- 4Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 72°C.
- 5While the meatballs are baking, prepare the yogurt dip. In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup Plain Yogurt, 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, and 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (finely chopped). Stir until smooth.
- 6Serve the warm meatballs with the cool yogurt dip on the side.
Substitutions
Breadcrumbs → Almond Flour
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