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Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint Yogurt Sauce

Name: Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint Yogurt Sauce
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp curry powder; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint; 2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 pound ground turkey; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; finely shredded zest of 1 lemon (use a Microplane zester); 1 1/2 cups (14 oz.) low fat Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; pitas for serving; 1 teaspoon salt & 1 tsp pepper

“Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint Yogurt Sauce takes about 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 57g of protein, 51g of fat, and a total of 850 calories. For $4.9 per serving, this recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, garam masala, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. Not a lot of people really liked this main course. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 60%. This score is pretty good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Creamy Lemon Soup with Lamb Mint Meatballs, Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce, and Lamb Meatballs with Lemon-Cumin Yogurt Recipe.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Curry powder2 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp
Mint1 tbsp
Garam masala2 tsp
Garlic½ tsp
Garlic1 tbsp
Ginger2 tbsp
Ground lamb1.5 lb
Ground turkey½ lb
Kosher salt½ tsp
Lemon zestuse a Microplane zester1
Greek yogurt14 oz.14 oz
Olive oil1 tbsp
Pitas4 servings
Salt & 1 tsp pepper1 tsp

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Method preview

3 steps · 45 min

1
To make sauce, combine all sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic) in a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve meatballs. Chill, if desired.To make the meatballs, start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Next, combine ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, curry, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
2
Add meats and gently combine with hands until spices are just evenly distributed. Do not overmix.Gently roll meat into 1 1/2 inch balls and set on a rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan.Roast meatballs for 20-25 minutes until browned on the outsides and cooked through.
3
Transfer meatballs to serving dish and serve with yogurt sauce and toasted pitas.