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Best Lamb Meatballs With Tahnini Dipping Sauce
This recipe for grilled lamb meatballs makes an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! They're gluten free and served with a tangy, rich tahini sauce for dipping. Pita optional!
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the Tahini Sauce
2
Combine the garlic, lemon, tahini, cumin and salt in a bowl. Whisk together and add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, while whisking. The mixture will seize up at first. Keep whisking and adding water until it forms a smooth, saucy consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed with more lemon and salt. Set aside while you prepare the meatballs.
garlic (finely grated)2 clovespinch of cuminground cumin1 teaspoonsalt (to taste)kosher salt1 teaspooncold water (as needed)
3
Make the Meatballs
4
In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, lemon zest, salt, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and coriander. Use clean hands to mix everything together until thoroughly combined, but be mindful not to overmix as it will cause the meatballs to be tough.
ground lamb1 lblemon zest (from about half a lemon)2 teaspoonssalt (to taste)kosher salt1 teaspoongarlic (finely grated)2 clovespaprika1 teaspoonpinch of cuminground cumin1 teaspooncinnamon1 teaspoonground coriander1 teaspoon
5
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Rub your (clean) hands lightly with oil, then form the mixture into 12-14 small meatballs. Skewer the meatballs on kebabs, placing a piece of red onion in between each, as well as on both ends. Drizzle with olive oil and turn to coat on all sides.
small red onion (cut into 1-inch pieces)1/2diced tomatoes + cucumbers + sliced red onion (sprinkled with salt + drizzled with olive oil)olive oil (as needed)
6
Grill the meatballs until charred on all sides and to your desired doneness inside. I think they're best when medium-well, or just slightly pink in the center. Overcooking the meatballs will make them dry and tough. Be careful not to leave them on for too long.
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Serve the meatballs with tahini sauce, fresh pita bread, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onion, feta cheese and fresh dill.
fresh pita breadsmall red onion (cut into 1-inch pieces)1/2diced tomatoes + cucumbers + sliced red onion (sprinkled with salt + drizzled with olive oil)feta cheesefresh dill
Nutrition Facts
calories
605 kcal
fat Content
50 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
877 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
110 mg
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
17 g
unsaturated Fat Content
29 g
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