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Lamb Meatballs with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

2 tbsp. cucumber

1 lbs. ground lamb

1/4 c. white onion

1 tbsp. fresh mint

1 tbsp. cilantro

1 clove garlic

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. black pepper

7 oz. Greek yogurt

2 tsp. cilantro

2 tsp. fresh mint

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tbsp. lemon zest

1 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine ground lamb, finely chopped white onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint, 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, minced garlic, sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cinnamon, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands, and form into 2 teaspoon balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, combine Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint, 1 teaspoon cumin, lemon zest, lemon juice, and finely chopped cucumber in a small bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper. Mix well and serve with the meatballs.