Description
A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring spiced lamb meatballs with crunchy pistachios served on a creamy bed of hummus, garnished with fresh mint and crumbled feta cheese for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 250g lamb mince
- ½ a small bunch of mint, plus a few mint leaves to garnish
- 30g pistachios, plus a few extra to garnish
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tbsp oil
Hummus and Garnish
- 200g tub plain hummus
- 30g feta, crumbled
- Lemon juice, for squeezing
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: Place the lamb mince, mint, and pistachios into a food processor. Pulse roughly to combine the ingredients while maintaining a coarse texture. Add the lemon zest, season generously with salt and pepper, and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
- Shape the Meatballs: Take the mixture and shape it into eight evenly sized meatballs for consistent cooking.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning regularly to ensure they brown evenly on all sides and are cooked through.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the plain hummus onto a serving plate to form a base. Arrange the cooked meatballs on top. Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves, crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
- Using a food processor for the meatball mixture helps combine ingredients well without over-processing.
- Make sure to turn the meatballs frequently during frying to brown evenly and prevent sticking.
- For a more intense pistachio flavor, toast the pistachios lightly before adding.
- This dish pairs well with warm pita bread or a fresh green salad.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated and reheated gently in a pan or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: lamb meatballs, pistachio meatballs, hummus, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner, lamb recipe, pistachio, feta, mint, lemon zest
