Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Goddess Dip
Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Goddess Dip are a flavorful fusion of succulent lamb, aromatic spices, and a creamy, herb-infused dip. This dish transforms simple ingredients into an impressive culinary experience, perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights at home. Each bite offers a delightful balance of heat from the meatballs and freshness from the dip, ensuring everyone will be coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While baking, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, chives and dill in another bowl until smooth.
- Serve meatballs hot alongside the Green Goddess Dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg