Feta Mint Lamb Meatballs

FETA MINT LAMB MEATBALLS

Throwin out a bold statement here: lamb and mint is the new peanut butter and jelly. These are like a flavor bomb in your mouth and so easy, quick, and versatile they’re easily going on my weekly meal prep rotation list. Serve these with pita for a hearty lunch or in lettuce wraps or on top a simple salad for a yummy low carb option.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

For the Lamb Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground lamb (can sub for ground beef or turkey if you don’t like lamb)

• 1 medium red onion, diced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup authentic feta cheese (can find at Trader Joes, usually in a brine)

• 10 mint leaves minced

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp high smoke point oil (avocado, canola, vegetable, etc.)

Mint Yogurt Sauce:

• ½ cup plain greek yogurt

• Juice from 1 lemon

• 5 minced mint leaves

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

For the Feta Mint Lamb Meatballs:

• Start by sauteing onion in some olive oil and salt and pepper for about 4-5 minutes or until translucent.

• Let cool and add to lamb, cumin, feta, garlic, mint, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Combine until well incorporated. Let marinate at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop while working on your yogurt sauce.

• Combine yogurt, lemon juice, mint, garlic, and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

• Start forming your meatballs into 1 tbsp balls, flattening slightly to allow for even cooking. Get a grill pan or cast iron nice and hot and add in some avocado oil or other oil with a high smoke point.

• Add the meatballs in batches, cooking about 3 minutes per side. If you’re making a big batch, you can also bake these at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes for added convenience.

• If using, in the same pan you cooked your meatballs, toast your flatbread or pita to serve with the meatballs.

• Serve with a yummy Greek salad (tomatoes, cucumber, feta, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper) and enjoy!