SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS WITH RAISIN PESTO
Loving meatballs has never been this rewarding. They're gilded with lots of strong spices and set in a cooling swoosh of yogurt and anointed with the sweet brightness of a mint pesto. Sound fancy? Not really. We use ground lamb, which is naturally fatty and can be baked without sacrificing juiciness or a charred crust.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Meatball Lamb Ground Lamb Raisin Mint Yogurt Parsley
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Combine egg, panko, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, finely chopped parsley, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Finely grate 1 garlic clove into bowl. Add lamb and mix with your hands until evenly distributed.
- Gently roll lamb mixture into 1 1/2"-diameter balls (about the size of a golf ball; you should have about 20). Place on a rimmed baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Bake meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, purée mint, raisins, parsley leaves with tender stems, remaining garlic clove, remaining 1/2 cup oil, and a big pinch of salt in a blender until smooth. Taste pesto; season with more salt if needed.
- Spread yogurt over plates and divide pesto and meatballs on top.
- Do Ahead
- Pesto can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Meatballs can be formed 2 months ahead; freeze on baking sheet until firm, about 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag and keep frozen.
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Yigum Chuba
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and so flavorful! I used ground beef instead of lamb and they were still delicious. The raisin pesto is a great way to add a unique flavor to the meatballs.
Fred Mukasa
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! I usually double the recipe because they go so fast. The raisin pesto is a must-try.
maria stanislaus
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. The raisin pesto was a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the meatballs.
XL - Masum
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
Dynamite Gaming
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and so flavorful! I used ground beef instead of lamb and they were still delicious. The raisin pesto is a great way to add a unique flavor to the meatballs.
Itz Beauty Love
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! I usually double the recipe because they go so fast. The raisin pesto is a must-try.
Madina Thapa
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. The raisin pesto was a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the meatballs.
Shaun Hapi
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
Alonzo Lopez
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and so flavorful! I used ground beef instead of lamb and they were still delicious. The raisin pesto is a great way to add a unique flavor to the meatballs.
Jeffrey Ketcham
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! I usually double the recipe because they go so fast. The raisin pesto is a must-try.
Manna Niblock
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. The raisin pesto was a great addition and added a nice sweetness to the meatballs.
Ruqiyo Cabdi
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
Eric Root
[email protected]These lamb meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the raisin pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.