Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer, Entree
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • ¼ cup minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mint, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder, optional
Instructions
  1. Gently mix together lamb, onions, spices, bread crumbs, and egg. Form into small meatballs. Place onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper and bake at 375 degrees until cooked through, 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the meatballs.
  2. To make yogurt sauce, stir all remaining ingredients together and let stand 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Recipe by Cooking With Michele® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2010/01/lamb-meatballs-with-yogurt-sauce/