Baked Lamb Meatballs

I made these as part of a New Year's dinner. Had the lamb and peeked around the kitchen for interesting and delicious things to throw in. I love successful experiments!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup raisins
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound ground lamb
• ¼ cup yogurt
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• 2 slices bread, torn into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix lamb, bread, yogurt, raisins, cilantro, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned on the outsides and only slightly pink in the centers, about 20 minutes.