Greek Lamb Meatballs
with
Avocado Goddess Sauce
By Halfbakedharvest
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
4 Servings
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INGREDIENTS
1lb ground lamb
1 yellow onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Zest of 1 lemon
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup plain hummus
Cooked orzo, couscous or quinoa for serving
8oz feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
Cucumbers, arugula, tomatoes and basil, for serving
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling
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AVOCADO GODDESS SAUCE
1 avocado, halved
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh cilantro
½ cup fresh basil
1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
Juice from 1 lemon, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 425*, Line Baking sheet with parchment
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Add first 9 ingredients to a bowl. Combine. Coat your hands with olive oil and roll into 10-12 meatballs, placing them on prepared baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are crisp or cooked through on the inside.
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Meanwhile, make the goddess sauce. Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding small amounts of water to thin as needed.
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To serve, spread the hummus and goddess sauce on plates. Add orzo, meatballs, feta, cucumber, tomatoes and greens. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice lightly over everything.