Lamb & Date Meatballs with Labneh & Pistachio Recipe

Name: Lamb & Date Meatballs with Labneh & Pistachio Recipe
Total time: 45 min
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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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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