Description
Spicy Lamb Meatballs With Green Goddess Dip is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy, seasoned lamb meatballs with a creamy, herbaceous dip. Perfect for parties or any casual gathering, these meatballs steal the show with their zesty kick and satisfying texture. Paired with the refreshing green goddess dip, this recipe elevates your dining experience while bringing friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, blend sour cream, avocado, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth for the dip.
- Serve meatballs on a platter with the green goddess dip alongside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg