Category: Meat Dishes

Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
• 1 cup shredded seeded cucumber
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 lb lean ground lamb (20% fat)
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients; chill.
2. Combine oatmeal and 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Combine oatmeal, lamb, and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper) in a food processor; process until smooth.
3. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Form lamb mixture into 20 (2 1/2-inch) football shaped meatballs.
4. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 12 minutes, browning on all sides. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 161, Fat 7.7g (Sat 2.7g), Protein 12.2g, Carbohydrates 10.8g, Fiber 2.3g, Cholesterol 30mg, Iron 1.1mg, Sodium 248mg, Calcium 43mg