Lamb & Date Meatballs with Labneh & Pistachio Recipe

Lamb & Date Meatballs with Labneh & Pistachio Recipe

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Tender lamb meatballs studded with minimal dates for subtle sweetness, served over tangy labneh and topped with crunchy pistachios. This Middle Eastern-inspired

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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

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