Mini Lamb Meatballs With Pomegranate Glaze – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• olive oil or olive oil cooking spray
• 1 slice sandwich bread, with crust, torn
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, plus 12 torn leaves for garnish
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• generous pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (arils) (optional), from half of one pomegranate
• 32 decorative toothpicks, for serving
• 1-inch/1 tablespoon cookie scoop or meatball maker (not necessary, but handy)