Ingredients:

• 1 lb Ground Lamb Shoulder
• 2 tsp Shallots small, Brunoise
• 2 tsp Carrots small, Brunoise
• 2 tsp Celery small, Brunoise
• 1.5 oz Milk
• 1 tbs Egg Whites
• 0.75 cups White Bread
• 2 tsp Dates, finely chopped
• 0.25 tsp Cumin Powder
• Pinch of Turmeric powder
• Pinch of Cayenne Powder
• 0.25 tsp Onion Powder
• Pinch of Cinnamon Powder
• 2 tsp Garlic, finely chopped
• 0.25 tbs Oregano, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Red Onion Marmalade

• 1 lbs. Red Onions, julianne
• 1 pc. Red Beets, cut thick slices
• 1.5 oz. White Sugar
• 1.5 oz. Red Wine Vinegar
• 0.75 cups Red Wine
• 0.5 pc. Cinnamon Stick
• 1 pc. Star Anise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Greek Yogurt

• 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp. Fresh Oregano, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. Fresh Mint, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Plating

• 3 pcs. Seared Lamb Meatballs
• 2 tbs. Greek Yogurt Sauce
• 1 tbs. Onions Marmalade
• 1 pc. Dates cut in half
• 1 pc. Fried Basil, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Soak bread with milk.
2. Saute garlic, shallots, carrots and celery, add herbs and dates and cook until dates are soft.
3. In mixing bowl put Ground Lamb, soaked bread, egg whites, sauteed vegetables, dates and spices.
4. Add salt and pepper.
5. Mix everything together by folding with your hands.
6. Make 1 oz. meatballs (about 1 in. diameter).
7. In a large saute pan, heat oil and sear the meatballs to a golden color.
8. Roast meatballs in a 350 degree oven until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Red Onion Marmalade

1. In a large pot combine the wine, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon and star anise.
2. Then add the sliced onions and beets and bring to a boil.
3. Cook until the onions reach the consistency of marmalade.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick, star anise and beets.

Greek Yogurt

1. Mix all chopped fresh herbs with Greek yogurt and adjust seasoning.

Plating

1. Arrange on plate as described.

Nutrition Facts:

Additional nutrition information is currently not available.

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