Lamb Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Lamb Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
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Lamb meatballs with romesco sauce pairs tender and flavorful mini meatballs with smoky homemade romesco sauce, feta cheese and crunchy almonds.
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Ingredients
Lamb Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups romesco sauce
Orzo:
- 1/2 pound dry orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Garnish:
- ½ cup feta cheese , crumbled
- 4 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions
Meatballs:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prep a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, break apart 2 pounds ground lamb into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt.
- Sprinkle this blend over ground meat, followed by lightly beaten 1 egg.
- Toss the mixture to combine, but don’t overwork the meat mixture. Roll into 32-36 evenly sized meatballs.
- Drizzle the meatballs with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and using a slotted spoon, place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess fat.
Orzo:
- Cook the dry 1/2 pound dry orzo pasta according to the package directions for ad dente. When pasta is done, drain and immediately return to hot saucepan.
- Toss with the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt.
To Assemble:
- To plate, start with a generous spoon of cooked orzo, top with 4-5 lamb meatballs, a spoonful of 1 1/2 cups romesco sauce and then crumbled ½ cup Feta cheese and 4 tablespoons sliced almonds.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
1148mg
(48%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1153IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1148mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1153IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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