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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Nisrine Off
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.
Tanisa Akter
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my meatballs were dry and tough. I think I might have overcooked them.
Sa Red
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Todd S. Sallomi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The pesto sauce was amazing.
Md Sakib Hasan
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them.
Arisha Doll
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in these meatballs. The lamb, raisins, and pesto were a perfect match.
Solane Coye
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Tamera Bankston
[email protected]I'm not a fan of raisins in meatballs, but I tried these anyway and they were surprisingly good.
Salma Akbar
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.
Lizzie Bordelon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Jrue Collins
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Bot Squad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The pesto sauce is amazing.
Kha Liq
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used ground beef instead of lamb and they were still delicious.
Anish Gupta
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these meatballs. The raisins add a touch of sweetness that complements the spicy lamb perfectly.
the most ultimate gamer
[email protected]These spicy lamb meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the lamb, raisins, and pesto was divine. I will definitely be making these again.