Ingredients
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Lamb Meatballs:
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1 lb ground lamb
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1 tsp of each salt, garlic & onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 egg
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⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
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Tzatziki:
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry *(I keep a little of the liquid for flavor)*
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1 garlic clove, minced
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½ Juice of lemon
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Splash of red wine vinegar (optional, to taste)
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1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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pinch of salt + black pepper
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Mediterranean Salad
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2 roma tomatoes, diced
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1 cucumber, diced
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Freshly chopped dill
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Lemon juice, to taste
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Salt + pepper, to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, mix together ground lamb, spices, egg, and panko until just combined. Roll into meatballs (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 18–20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
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In a bowl, stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar (if using), dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
3
Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with dill, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
4
Plate the lamb meatballs with a scoop of tzatziki and a side of Mediterranean salad. Add warm pita or rice on the side if you’d like. Enjoy!
