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Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce

Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 90 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🍆 1 eggplant, cubed
    • 🧅 ⅓ cup finely minced onion
    • 🧅 ¼ cup finely minced onion

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

  • Dairy & Eggs

    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🍶 1 ½ tablespoons Greek yogurt

  • Pantry Staples

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
    • 1 cup marinara sauce
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground lamb
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2

Combine eggplant, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until eggplant begins to soften.

3

Mix in ⅓ cup onion and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in broth and marinara sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce mixture has reduced by half.

4

Meanwhile, whisk together bread crumbs, egg, and Greek yogurt in a large bowl until bread crumbs absorb the liquid, about 3 minutes. Mix in ¼ cup onion, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander until well combined. Crumble in lamb and sprinkle with cayenne pepper; mix well.

5

Form lamb mixture into small meatballs and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until browned but still pink inside, approximately 10 minutes.

7

Remove meatballs from the oven and stir into simmering sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are fully cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes.

8

Garnish meatballs and sauce with chopped mint before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

420

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 Use fresh lamb to enhance flavor and texture.For extra spice, increase cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.Serve with rice or a side of crusty bread to complete the meal.