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This herbaceous plate of meatballs, Tzatziki & mint gremolata is perfect for the Spring & Summer months

Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki & Mint Gremolata Recipe

Abby Allen-Leach
These meatballs are bright and herbaceous enough on their own, but tzatziki and zingy gremolata really liven up the party. Feel free to swap out the lamb for ground beef or turkey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 4 people
Calories 501 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground lamb you can also use ground beef or turkey instead
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/2 medium white onion grated
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • pita and lemon wedges optional - for serving

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup english cucumber grated
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Mint Gremolata

  • 3 tbsp mint finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill finely chopped
  • 1 lemon zest of entire lemon and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Tzatziki

  • Add grated cucumber to a clean dish cloth or cheese cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
    Grated cucumber for the Tzatziki
  • Add cucumber to bowl with remaining Tzatziki ingredients and mix well. Season with salt as needed and refrigerate until ready to use.
    The finished Tzatziki

Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400F. In a medium bowl, combine ground lamb, panko, parsley, egg, grated garlic and onion, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well.
    Lamb meatball ingredients mixed well and ready to form
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment and form meat mixture into golfball-size meatballs. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
    Lamb mixture formed into golf ball size meatballs
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping meatballs at 9-10 minute mark, until cooked through (meatballs will take on slight color). Be sure not to overcook them, as they will become tough.
    Meatballs after baking in the oven

Mint Gremolata

  • While the meatballs bake, whisk all gremolata ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Season with salt as needed.
    Mint gremolata

Assembly

  • Spoon and smear Tzatziki on a plate, add a few meatballs, spoon over gremolata and serve with warm pita and lemon wedges.
    Lamb meatballs, Tzatziki, mint gremolata
Nutrition Facts
Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki & Mint Gremolata Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 1038mg45%
Potassium 533mg15%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 1114IU22%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1038mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1114IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Greek Meatballs, Lamb Meatballs
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