Lamb Meatballs

Name: Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 meatballs
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 12 meatballs

Test Kitchen Approved

These lamb meatballs draw inspiration from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern kitchens. They blend the richness of lamb with herbs and spices for a dish that's as timeless as it is tasty.

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Fit a wire rack inside a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet; coat with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Form into 2-in. meatballs. Line on prepared wire rack with 1-in. space in between. Bake 18-22 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 89 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

These lamb meatballs are full of herbs, spices and seasonings like paprika, coriander, cumin and parsley to complement the flavor of the ground lamb. Serve with pita bread or a quinoa tabbouleh salad. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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