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Lamb Meatballs
Flavor-packed Lamb Meatballs with fresh herbs and spices, perfect for a speedy meal or party spread!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 435 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, red onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, mint, salt, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer to check that their internal temperature has reached 160℉.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
718mg
(30%)
Potassium
327mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.