Description
These delicious, versatile Spicy Lamb Meatballs are quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve them with pasta, rice, or in a wrap for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider serving with sauces for dipping and get the kids involved in the rolling process for a fun dinner prep experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lamb meatballs, spicy meatballs, Mediterranean recipe