These meatballs are a versatile choice and a simple one, too. Serve with salad for a quick lunch that’s low in carbohydrate, or with couscous or rice.
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 10 MINS
COOK TIME 10 MINS
Recipe Ingredients:
| 14 oz (400 g) minced lamb |
| 1.75 oz (50 g) fresh white breadcrumbs |
| 1 egg, beaten |
| 1 tsp ground cumin |
| 1 tsp paprika |
| 1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
| 2 oz (60 g) crumbled feta cheese |
| 2 tbsp sunflower oil |
| Couscous, to serve |
Recipe Methods:
| 1 Mix together the minced lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, spices and mint, and season well. Gently mix in the feta cheese. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. |
| 2 With damp hands, shape walnut-sized balls with the lamb mixture. |
| 3 Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until browned all over and cooked through. Serve with couscous. |
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per recipe)
| Fat : 142.53 g | Fibre : 15.57 g |
| Iron : 15.87 mg | Sugar : 5.88 g |
| Calcium : 574.42 mg | Sodium : 2102.25 mg |
| Potassium : 1607.34 mg | Calories: 2730.63 kcal |
| Protein : 118.66 g | Vitamin A : 863.72 IU |
| Vitamin C : 7.94 g | Carbohydrates : 217.88 g |
| Saturated Fat : 54.03 g | Cholesterol : 503.87 mg |