Cumin-Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Chimichurri

Ingredients

• 2 cups flat leaf parsley (leaves only)
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 6 cloves garlic (peeled, minced and divided)
• 3 small shallots (peeled and minced)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (divided)
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (divided)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (divided)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin (divided)
• 2/3 cup red verjus (see notes)
• 1 ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (not dried)