Spicy Lamb Meatballs With Green Dip
Savor the bold flavors of Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Dip, a dish that brings warmth and zest to any gathering. Each tender meatball is infused with fragrant spices and fresh herbs, delivering a delightful kick that pairs perfectly with a creamy, vibrant green dip. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or a main course. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Lamb
- 1 Small Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 Small Red Chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Small Avocado (pitted and cut into chunks)
- ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup Parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Finely chop onion, garlic, and red chili. Roughly chop herbs and avocado, squeezing lemon juice over the avocado.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, chili, cumin, coriander, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
- For the green dip, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve meatballs warm with green dip on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg