Lamb Meatballs with Red Pepper Aioli
Meatball lovers, take note. Fresh herbs and a brightly flavored dipping sauce will make these always satisfying gems even harder to resist.
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Ingredients
| Meatballs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | slice | whole wheat bread |
| 3 | tbsp | Stonyfield Organic Milk |
| 2 | lb | ground lamb |
| 1 | small onion (minced) | |
| 3 | tbsp | chopped fresh mint |
| 2 | tbsp | chopped fresh oregano |
| 2 | tsp | lemon zest |
| 2 | garlic cloves (minced) | |
| 1 | egg | |
| 1⁄2 | tsp | salt |
| 1⁄4 | tsp | black pepper |
| 6 | to 8" wooden skewers | |
| Aioli | ||
| 1 | c | roasted red peppers |
| 5 3⁄10 | oz | Stonyfield Organic Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt |
| 1⁄4 | c | lowfat mayonnaise |
| 2 | clove | garlic (minced) |
| 1⁄4 | tsp | salt |
Directions
Heat oven to 375°. Place wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and coat rack with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Crumble bread into a large bowl and add milk; soak 1 minute. Add lamb, onion, mint, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, egg, salt and pepper; stir until blended. Shape into about 40 meatballs, each about 1 heaping tablespoon. Thread meatballs onto skewers and transfer to prepared rack, overlapping as necessary. Bake for about 38 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160°on an instant read thermometer.
Meanwhile prepare aioli. Place red peppers, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Serve meatballs with dip.
Nutrition Information
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330
CALORIES
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21g
TOTAL FAT
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26g
PROTEIN
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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount Per Serving | ||
330
190
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 21g | |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | |
| Trans Fat | 0% | |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | |
| Sodium | 350mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | |
| Sugars | 3g | |
| Protein | 26g | |
| Vitamin A | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 40% | |
| Calcium | 8% | |
| Iron | 10% | |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | ||



