Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Goddess Dip
These juicy lamb meatballs, paired with a zesty Green Goddess dip, make for a flavorful appetizer or meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Green Goddess Dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Meatballs
- In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the meatballs until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Green Goddess Dip
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Serving
- Serve the warm meatballs with the Green Goddess dip on the side.