Greek Lamb Meatballs with Avocado Goddess Sauce

4.29 from 421 votes

Greek Lamb Meatballs with Avocado Goddess Sauce

What's amazing about this recipe is that even though it's loaded with flavor and texture, it's actually very simple and easy to make. Simple, quick, light, healthy, delicious, and pretty much the most perfect weeknight dinner.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 868kcal

Author: Tieghan Gerard

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb, ground beef, or chicken
1 yellow onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup plain hummus
cooked orzo or couscous, for serving
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
Persian cucumbers, arugula, tomatoes, and basil, for serving
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Avocado Goddess Sauce

1 avocado, halved
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
juice from 1 lemon, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon cumin
kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Add the lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a bowl. Coat your hands with a bit of olive oil, and roll the meat into 2 tablespoon size balls (will make 10-12 meatballs), placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are crisp or cooked through on the inside.
3. Meanwhile, make the goddess sauce. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, to thin the sauce.
4. To serve, spread the hummus and goddess sauce on plates. Add the orzo, meatballs, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, and greens. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice lightly over top of everything. Enjoy!

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