Description
Savor the bold flavors of spicy lamb meatballs paired with a creamy Green Goddess dip. These delectable bites are perfect for entertaining or enjoying a cozy night in, delivering an exciting blend of spice and freshness in every mouthful. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and are golden brown.
- While the meatballs bake, mix sour cream with basil, chives, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the Green Goddess dip.
- Serve hot meatballs alongside the dip for delicious dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meatballs with dip (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg