Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Garlic Mint Yogurt
Harissa-spiced lamb meatballs with parsley, panko and garlic are paired with a zesty, herbaceous garlic mint yogurt sauce for an easy, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
For the Harissa Lamb Meatballs
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp harissa seasoning or paste I have only tested this recipe using Simply Organic Harissa Seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley (stem and leaves)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
For the Garlic Mint Yogurt
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or quark
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Preheat oven on broil-high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly brush with avocado oil.
- Place all ingredients for meatballs in a large bowl and use hands to mix until combined, being careful not to over mix.
- Form meatballs using an ice cream or cookie dough scoop and place on baking sheet.
- Broil on high for 6 minutes, flip, and broil for another 6 or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees using a meat thermometer.
- To make yogurt, stir together all ingredients and chill in the refrigerator until serving.