Lamb Meatballs With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

These lamb meatballs are kicked up with cumin and mint, two popular greek flavorings. They are served with the traditional greek sauce known as tzatziki, which is easily made at home with cucumbers, yogurt, lemon, mint, and dill. Note: you must use greek yogurt when you make tzatziki; plain yogurt is too tart. Most markets carry greek yogurt, but if you can't find it, you can use plain yogurt; just make sure to allow enough time to prepare it. Strain plain yogurt through a cheesecloth over a bowl for at least two hours on your counter at room temperature. Liquid (the whey) will drip into the bowl, leaving you with a smooth yogurt that is creamy and not tart Refrigerate the strained yogurt until you are ready to use it. Serve these meatballs as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next party for an interesting change of pace. Make the tzatziki sauce a day in advance for best flavor. It will keep up to two days in the refrigerator. Recipe reprinted with permission from "Cristina ferrare's big bowl of love" By cristina ferrare (sterling pub).

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30minstotal
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Ingredients for Lamb Meatballs With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

  • As required Lamb meatballs
  • 0.08 pound Ground Lamb
  • 1/4 tablespoon Red Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 0.08 Small garlic clove, minced or crushed in a garlic press
  • 0.08 Egg, slightly beaten
  • 0.17 tablespoon Breadcrumbs
  • 0.08 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.08 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 0.08 cup Fresh mint
  • 0.06 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.17 tablespoon Canola oil
  • 0.08 Fresh lemon for squeezing and garnish, cut into quarters
  • As required Tzatziki Sauce
  • 0.08 Large Cucumber
  • 0.08 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.08 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 0.08 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 0.08 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.08 tablespoon Fresh Mint, Finely Chopped
  • 1/50 cup Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped
Nutrition
value
130
calories per serving
6 g Fat8 g Protein11 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    6g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Carbs
    11g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    11g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    114mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    26mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    10mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    38mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    81mg
  • Selenium
    9mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats