Lemony Greek Lamb Meatballs

Meatballs are the perfect homey recipe and are so easy to make. I especially love these Greek lamb meatballs because the lemon’s citrus lightens the flavour and is a great vitamin C boost for immune and skin health. For a pasta alternative, I served mine over baked spaghetti squash with a bit of lemon juice and olive oil.

These Lemony Greek Lamb Meatballs would also go great with a side of sautéed or baked vegetables, especially greens, tomatoes and kalamata olives.

Lemony Greek Lamb Meatballs

Gretel Shaw

These lemony Greek lamb meatballs are my absolute favourite. These are my go-to meatball recipe when I got extra lamb in the fridge.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 pound ground lamb (minced lamb) - grass-fed
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 medium lemon zest
• 4 slices lemon - thin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 medium spaghetti squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil - extra virgin

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
• Lightly lather the inside with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
• Line a cookie sheet with foil, and put the squash face down on the foil.
• Bake for approximately 30 to 45 minutes until it is tender.
• Using a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with lemon zest, oregano, garlic, thyme, and a few dashes of salt and pepper.
• Roll the meatballs, making about 10 to 12, and place in a 2- to 3-inch deep cooking dish.
• Remove the spghetti squash from the oven and carefully flip it over to let it cool.
• Sprad the lemon slices on top of the meatballs and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Once the squash are cooled, use a fork to pull the squash from the skin, forming tender spaghetti strands.
• Place the spaghetti squash strands in a separate bowl. Add salt, pepper and lemon to taste.
• Remove the lamb meatballs from the oven once they are cooked through.
• Serve over the spaghetti squash with a drizzle of olive oil over the top, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg

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