How To Make Spiced Lamb Meatballs, Roast Apricots & Fregula
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 apricots, halved and pitted
- 2 cups fregula pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
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While the meatballs are roasting, place the apricots on a separate baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until softened.
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In the meantime, cook the fregula pasta according to package instructions in chicken broth. Drain the pasta.
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Serve the spiced lamb meatballs with roasted apricots and cooked fregula pasta.
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Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 60mg
- Sodium : 570mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 24g
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