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Celebrate the embodiment of Italian cuisine with this Sicilian Lamb Meatballs With Whipped Feta-Olive Oil Sauce recipe.
Sicilian Lamb Meatballs With Whipped Feta-Olive Oil Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Sicilian Lamb Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon Carapelli Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Feta-Olive Oil Sauce:
- 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Carapelli Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
Directions
To make Lamb Meatballs: Heat oven to 375 F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, mix lamb, olive oil, panko bread crumbs, pine nuts, raisins, egg, salt and pepper. Use hands to mix all ingredients together.
Roll mixture into approximately 36 meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes until sizzling and golden brown.
To make Feta-Olive Oil Spread: In food processor, blend feta cheese, olive oil and yogurt 30-45 seconds until creamy.
Serve Lamb Meatballs with Feta-Olive Oil Sauce for dipping or scooping.
(article courtesy of Family Features and Carapelli)