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Lamb Meatballs with Romesco Sauce

Lamb meatballs with romesco sauce pairs tender and flavorful mini meatballs with smoky homemade romesco sauce, feta cheese and crunchy almonds.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 560 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish , American

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:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prep a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, break apart 2 pounds ground lamb into small pieces. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Sprinkle this blend over ground meat, followed by lightly beaten 1 egg.
  5. Toss the mixture to combine, but don’t overwork the meat mixture. Roll into 32-36 evenly sized meatballs.
  6. Drizzle the meatballs with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and using a slotted spoon, place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess fat.
Orzo:
  1. 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.
  2. Toss with the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt.
To Assemble:
  1. 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.
  2. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.