We never need an excuse to make a weeknight meal luxe, and these Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Three Herb Salsa Verde make us feel like we’re dining out! Enjoy three fresh herbs in this delish dish tonight!

Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Three Herb Salsa Verde

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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup rough chop onion
  • 1/2 cup rough chop parsley
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves

Three Herb Salsa Verde

  • 10-12 large basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup rough chop cilantro
  • 15 mint leaves
  • 2 large jalapeños- deseeded (add the ribs and seeds to kick up the spice)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup rough chopped onion

Instructions

Add all the salsa verde ingredients to your food processor and pulse until finely minced. Taste for seasoning and refrigerate until ready for use. 

Preheat your grill to medium-high (375-400 degrees) and oil the grate.

Place the ground lamb, egg, and panko in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the garlic, onion, parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and half and half to the food and pulse until finely chopped. Pour the mixture over the lamb and knead with your hands until evenly mixed and form into tablespoon-sized balls (approximately). Grill for approximately 5 minutes on each side depending on the size of the meatballs. Salt lightly during the grilling process. Serve immediately with three herb salsa verde.  Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving As Served
Calories 2824kcal Calories from fat 2132
% Daily Value
Total Fat 237g 365%
Saturated Fat 78g 390%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 686mg 229%
Sodium 2348mg 98%
Carbohydrate 48g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 9g
Protein 123g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories 2000
Total Fat Less than 65g
Sat Fat Less than 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g