Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

matt · 5 November 2023
Date Posted
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon yellow onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon pickled lemons
  • 8 ounces ground lamb
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint
Body
  1. Mince the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic, onion, salt and pepper, and cook until everything is soft, about 4 – 5 minutes.
  2. Finely dice the zucchini (there should be a little more than 1/4 cup) and add to the pan. Cook until the zucchini is tender, about 3 – 4 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Rinse and chop the pickled lemons, and add them to the pan. Scrape everything into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. Once cool, add the lamb, egg yolk, flour and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and mix well with your hands.
  5. Preheat the oven to 450°. Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes, until the meatballs are slightly browned on the outside. Serve hot or at room temperature with hummus or tzatziki as a garnish.