How to Make Herbs That Go With Lamb

Persian-Inspired Meatballs

Garlic, lemon and herbs go a long way toward making the most of a good piece of lamb.

Recipe Summary Persian-Inspired Meatballs

Advieh, herbs, and pomegranate molasses give these lamb meatballs a Persian flair. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt or over a green salad. If you go the salad route, include some fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses to match the meatballs.

Ingredients | Herbs That Go With Lamb

1 ½ pounds ground lamb

½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ cup minced scallions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon advieh

2 teaspoons dried dill

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 eggs, lightly beaten

cooking spray

2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, or to taste

Directions

Combine lamb, bread crumbs, scallions, mint, advieh, dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add beaten eggs; knead by hand until smooth and sticky. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Form the lamb mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Mist the tops with cooking spray.

Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Brush the meatballs with pomegranate molasses as soon as they come out of the oven.

Advieh is a Persian spice blend of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and dried rose petals. If you can't find it online or in a spice shop, mix up your own using one of the many recipes online. Or use a Middle Eastern spice blend with similar ingredients.

Info | Herbs That Go With Lamb

prep: 20 mins cook: 8 mins additional: 30 mins total: 58 mins Servings: 30 Yield: 30 meatballs

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