Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gremolata

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 10 min 6
Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gremolata
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Ingredients


908 gm Lamb, ground (organic)
2 large Egg
1/2 cup Almond flour/meal, Bob's Red Mill
1/4 cup Parsley, fresh (chopped)
1 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
1 1/2 tbsp Za'atar
1 tsp Sea Salt
3 tbsp Water, filtered
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Parsley, fresh (gremolata)
2 tbsp Mint, fresh (gremolata)
1 tbsp Lime peel (zest) (gremolata)
2 clove(s) Garlic (gremolata)

Instructions


For the meatballs:

  1. Combine the meatball ingredients (except olive oil) in a medium bowl and mix well.
  2. Form into 24 one and a half inch (approximately) meatballs.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
  4. Cook the meatballs in batches until brown on both sides and cooked through – about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove cooked meatballs and place on a paper towel lined plate until ready to serve.
  6. Serve warm, sprinkled generously with gremolata.

 

For the gremolata:

  1. Chop herbs and garlic.
  2. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

Notes:

Lamb

is a great source of protein!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 549
Calories from fat 419
Calories from saturated fat 152
Total Fat 47 g
Saturated Fat 16.9 g
Trans Fat 1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 18.5 g
Cholesterol 183 mg
Sodium 510 mg
Potassium 457 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3.8 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Sugars 2.7 g
Protein 29.5 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat 1.7
Meat Alternative 0.5

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Main




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