Pistachio Lamb Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
697 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pistachio Lamb Meatballs
Description
Pistachio Lamb Meatballs bring together minced lamb mixed with soaked ciabatta bread, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, thyme, and chopped pistachios. This combination produces meatballs that are moist and flavorful, with the chopped pistachios adding texture and a subtle nuttiness. The meatballs are rolled into uniform sizes, lightly coated in olive oil, and baked in the oven until cooked through and lightly browned.
The lamb’s richness is complemented by the nutty crunch from pistachios and the fragrant notes of fresh herbs. Baking the meatballs rather than frying reduces excess oil, while preserving a tender interior. These meatballs are served alongside glazed carrots, which offer a sweet and slightly crisp element, and simple mashed potatoes to soak up the juices.
The recipe also includes notes on an alternative pan-frying method for browning, and instructions for preparing the glazed carrots with a maple syrup and olive oil dressing. Together, this meal balances savory, sweet, and fresh elements, suitable for a comforting dinner plate.
Ingredients
- 2 ciabatta bread thick slices, rustic
- 100 ml milk
- 120 g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely minced, fresh
- 80 g pistachio finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves
- 300 g Minced lamb
- sea salt freshly-cracked
- black pepper freshly-cracked
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
To Serve:
- carrots see notes, glazed
- potatoes mashed, 3-ingredient
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C, and arrange the baking tray onto the middle shelf.
- Cut the bread into small cubes and place them into a bowl with the milk. Allow the bread to sit for a few minutes then drain it and squeeze the milk in excess with your hands and place it in a large bowl.
- Add in the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pistachios and thyme, and combine all the ingredients together.
- Add in the minced lamb, season generously with salt and pepper, and mix gently, but thoroughly, with your hands to combine all the ingredients.
- Take off a small piece of the meat mixture and gently roll between your hands to form 1-inch meatballs (about 1 full tablespoon each).
- Cover a baking tray with parchment paper, and brush with extra-virgin olive oil. Place the prepared meatballs on top, and gently roll them onto the olive oil to lightly coat them. Arrange the meatballs onto the baking tray, making sure there's enough space between each other.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until they're nicely browned and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, place on a large serving dish and serve with glazed carrots and mashed potatoes on the side.
Notes
- To pan-fry the meatballs, brown them undisturbed in olive oil over medium heat on all sides, then drain excess oil with kitchen paper before serving.
- For glazed carrots, toss halved carrots with maple syrup, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 697 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 697kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 945mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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