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Lemon Keftedes (Meatballs)

Name: Lemon Keftedes (Meatballs)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lean Ground Lamb; Yellow Onion; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Fresh Parsley; Garlic Cloves; Dried Oregano; Ground Cumin; Sea Salt; Black Pepper

Recipe by Tina Gravalos

Ingredients

Time

30m

Serves

Lamb keftedes, also known as meatballs, are a delicious alternative to classic meatballs. Lamb is an exceptional source of vitamin B12, protein, selenium, zinc and other vitamins and minerals. It is a common meat choice for a Mediterranan diet, which is particularly noted to support heart health.

Dinner

Appetizer

Lunch

High Protein

Ingredients

1 lb

Lean Ground Lamb

1/2 med

Yellow Onion

grated

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 cup

Fresh Parsley

finely chopped

Garlic Cloves

minced

1/2 tsp

Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp

Ground Cumin

1/4 tsp

Sea Salt

1/4 tsp

Black Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, add the ground lamb. Grate the onion over top so that any of the juices from it get in the bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with hands to combine.

Form the ground lamb into golf ball sized balls and spread out on the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 18 minutes. Turn over half-way through.

Heat a frying pan on medium-low heat and add the baked meatballs to the pan for 10 minutes or until they get a little browned.

Serve on a bed of your favourite greens and add some tzatziki if desired.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.