Feta and Olive Meatballs

Feta and Olive Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    565

Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with these delectable baked lamb meatballs, a symphony of savory lamb, salty feta, and briny green olives. A perfect appetizer or light meal that's both satisfying and bursting with flavor.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    99 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    482 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven's broiler to high. Ensure your oven rack is positioned about 3-4 inches from the broiler element. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the ground lamb, chopped parsley, minced onion, crumbled feta cheese, chopped green olives, beaten eggs, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Shape the mixture into approximately 16 equally sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 14 mins Broil the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, or until browned on top. Carefully turn the meatballs over and broil for another 4-6 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the other side. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).

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Recipe View 2 mins Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a clove of minced garlic to the meatball mixture.
If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can use a combination of dried oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme.
Serve these meatballs with a dollop of tzatziki sauce or a lemon-herb aioli for dipping.
These meatballs can also be baked in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 188 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Nick Leannon

    I made these for a party, and they were gone in minutes! Will definitely be making these again.

  • Estel Bosco

    The parchment paper is key for easy cleanup! Great recipe.

  • Lenore Kiehn

    These were a hit! My family loved the combination of feta and olives.

  • Felton Crona

    Easy to make and full of flavor. I added a little garlic, as suggested, and it was perfect.

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