Honey Mint Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
📌Servings:
4 SERVINGS
⏳Prep Time:
15 MINUTES
⏰Cook Time:
20 MINUTES
🍽️Type:
MAIN DISH
👌🏻Perfect For:
Appetizer, Quick Dinner, Mediterranean Night, Entertaining Guests, Summer Meal
📝Description:
This dish brings a bright, herby twist to traditional lamb meatballs. The Fingerlakes Honey Company Dried Mint adds a clean, aromatic lift that pairs beautifully with rich ground lamb and warm spices. A drizzle of honey ties everything together with a subtle sweetness that enhances—not overpowers—the savory flavors. Served with a creamy yogurt sauce and warm pita or rice, this dish is both comforting and refreshing, perfect for weeknights or special dinners alike.
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🍯Ingredients
For the Meatballs
1 lb ground lamb (or substitute ground beef or turkey)
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Fingerlakes Honey Company Dried Mint
1 tablespoon Fingerlakes Honey Company honey
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil, for cooking
For the Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, grated
½ teaspoon Fingerlakes Honey Company Dried Mint
Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
Warm pita bread or rice
Fresh cucumber and tomato slices
Extra honey drizzle (optional)
🥣Directions
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill while preparing meatballs.
In a large bowl, combine lamb, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, dried mint, honey, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix).
Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.
Serve meatballs warm with the yogurt sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried mint or drizzle of honey. Serve alongside warm pita or rice and fresh veggies.
Notes
Make it lighter: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of lamb.
Meal prep tip: These meatballs freeze beautifully—just reheat in the oven before serving.
Flavor twist: Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little kick!
*Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and the nutrition facts are an estimate based upon servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.
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