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bowl of lamb meatballs and orzo pasta

Lamb Meatballs with Buttery Lemon Orzo

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  • Author: Eric Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Tender, baked lamb meatballs paired with a lemon butter orzo pasta and homemade tzatziki sauce for a complete meal idea anytime.

Ingredients

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Lamb Meatballs:

  • 24 oz ground Lamb
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Buttery Lemon Orzo:

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 5 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 tsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Break the ground lamb into pieces and place it into a large bowl.
  2. Mix grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder in the same bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into palm-sized meatballs before placing them onto a baking sheet (paid link).
  4. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees, then broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until browned.
  5. For the Buttery Lemon Orzo, add chicken stock to a cooking pot and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo pasta as instructed. Add minced garlic, melted butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the same pot as the cooked orzo. Mix.
  6. For the Tzatziki Sauce, peel the skin from the cucumber and chop it into small pieces. Drain the juices by squeezing them in a paper towel. Place in a small bowl. Add fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, black pepper, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Whisk together until smooth. Service alongside lamb meatballs and orzo.

Equipment

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Comfort Food
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Calories: 466
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 970mg
  • Fat: 21.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.8g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 163mg

Find it online: https://dudethatcookz.com/lamb-meatball-and-lemon-garlic-butter-orzo-with-tzatziki-sauce/