Lamb Meatballs with Whipped Feta
To a large bowl add American Ground Lamb, red onion, garlic, yogurt, oregano, cumin, parsley, black pepper and salt. Using a spoon or hands, mix together until well combined. Form into 1" balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.
To a small food processor add 1 garlic clove, feta, cream cheese, rosemary, thyme and lemon juice. Pulse until combined. Set aside.
To a small bowl add cucumbers, red onion, rice wine vinegar, honey, avocado oil, red pepper flakes and salt. Toss to combine everything and let side for 10 minutes to marinate.
Spread whipped feta on a plate, top with meatballs and garnish with pickled cucumbers.
Ingredients
Directions
To a large bowl add American Ground Lamb, red onion, garlic, yogurt, oregano, cumin, parsley, black pepper and salt. Using a spoon or hands, mix together until well combined. Form into 1" balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.
To a small food processor add 1 garlic clove, feta, cream cheese, rosemary, thyme and lemon juice. Pulse until combined. Set aside.
To a small bowl add cucumbers, red onion, rice wine vinegar, honey, avocado oil, red pepper flakes and salt. Toss to combine everything and let side for 10 minutes to marinate.
Spread whipped feta on a plate, top with meatballs and garnish with pickled cucumbers.
Recipe and photography provided courtesy of the American Lamb Board and Joyful Healthy Eats.