Name: Lamb Meatball & Pea Pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/4 cup chopped mint; Lemon wedges for serving

Lamb Meatball & Pea Pilaf Recipe

Barby Kelley Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Lamb Meatball & Pea Pilaf

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g ground lamb
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped mint
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the cooked rice and peas. Cook for 5 minutes, until heated through.
Stir in the chopped mint and season with salt and pepper.
Serve the pea pilaf on a plate and top with the lamb meatballs. Garnish with lemon wedges.