Lamb & Date Meatballs with Labneh & Pistachio Recipe | Recipes | nat.io

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 3 Medjool dates, pitted and very finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
• 1½ cups labneh (strained yogurt)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, grated
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of white pepper
• ⅓ cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon za'atar spice blend
• Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Lemon wedges, for serving