PERSIAN-INSPIRED MEATBALLS

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Advieh, herbs, and pomegranate molasses give these lamb meatballs a Persian flair. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt or over a green salad. If you go the salad route, include some fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses to match the meatballs.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 58m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground lamb
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup minced scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon advieh
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
cooking spray
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine lamb, bread crumbs, scallions, mint, advieh, dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add beaten eggs; knead by hand until smooth and sticky. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Form the lamb mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Mist the tops with cooking spray.
  • Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  • Brush the meatballs with pomegranate molasses as soon as they come out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Marcy Boschee
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I made these meatballs in my air fryer and they turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.


mahda maovahed
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Lyanne Joseph
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I had a hard time finding barberries, so I used dried cranberries instead. They worked well and added a nice tartness to the meatballs.


Roy Martinez
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and onion next time.


Shaman Shaikh
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I found the spice blend in these meatballs to be a bit too overpowering. I think I'll use less next time.


Ilesanmi Olamide
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more liquid next time.


MD Jakariya Hosen Raj
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I used ground turkey instead of ground beef in these meatballs and they were still very flavorful. I also added a bit of chopped spinach for extra nutrition.


Mohammad Alamgir
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I made these meatballs a little smaller than the recipe called for and they turned out great. They were the perfect size for appetizers.


Raja aryan
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These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and flavorful.


Davison Moyo
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I didn't find it to be overpowering in these meatballs. The other spices really balanced it out.


Eric Barnes
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Cassandra Williams
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I love the combination of spices in these meatballs. They're so unique and flavorful.


Leilani Sanjose
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These meatballs are a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner. They're packed with flavor and they're sure to please everyone at the table.


Ani Ani
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I've never been a big fan of meatballs, but these Persian-inspired meatballs changed my mind. They're so flavorful and juicy, I could eat them every day.


Letania Narain
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Princess Dodi
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I made these meatballs for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Alwande Mkhize
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These meatballs are so moist and flavorful. I love the crispy outer layer and the tender, juicy interior.


RizO KinG
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of spices in these meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!


Ghulam akbar Kalmati
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Akinyemi Deborah
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how flavorful and juicy they were. I'll definitely be making them again.