Caramelized Onion Lamb Meatball with Saffron Orzo &… | Roland Foods

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons Roland® Harissa Red Chili Spread
• 1/2 cup Roland® Sweetened Caramelized Onions
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 3 tablespoons butter, diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Roland® Pure Superior Saffron
• 1 cup Roland® Orzo Pasta
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon Roland® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 honey
• 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
• Black pepper
• 1/2 Roland® Jalapeno Slices , chopped
• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F
• In a medium bowl, combine lamb, harissa, caramelized onions, black pepper, oregano, and butter; Mix until well combined
• Make the lamb into 1-inch balls, and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment
• Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and turn each meatball. Return to the oven and cook until golden brown. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees, this should take about 10-12 minutes.
• In a small sauce pot combine vegetable broth, saffron, olive oil, sea salt and oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the orzo
• Return to a simmer, cover and turn off the heat. Allow to sit for 10-12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside
• In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, honey, feta, black pepper and jalapenos - stir until combined. Set aside
• Serve the meatballs with the orzo and the whipped feta sauce on the side. Can be garnished with fresh herbs and pickled onions or radishes