Persian-Inspired Meatballs

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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.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
58 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 meatballs
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Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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.

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

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

  4. 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).

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

Cook's Note:

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

60 Calories
4g Fat
3g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.