As we celebrate the Tu bishvat holiday this recipe came to mind. The components of this recipe bring together flavors that are the essence of holiday. The earthy distinctive savory flavor of the lamb combined with lemon and garlic. Which is then complemented by the sweetness of the pomegranate glaze. I have paired this with a Couscous of dates and toasted almonds. When you take one bite your mouth will crave more.
Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze
Servings
30 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
- 2 teaspoons harissa or garlic chili paste
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine lamb, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly with hands until meat is evenly seasoned.
- Roll lamb into 1 oz balls and place onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
- Pomegranate Glaze
- In a large, uncovered saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice on medium high until the sugar has dissolved and the juice boils.
- Reduce heat just enough to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about an hour, or until the juice has a syrupy consistency, and has reduced.
- Pour into a container. Let cool. Store in the refrigerator.
- Serve with Almond Couscous
- When you are ready to serve, place the meatballs on the top of the couscous and pour some of the glaze on top of the meat balls. You can garnish with lemon zest and pomegranate seeds.
Yes Chaya they can be frozen. I would partially cook them, so when you reheat them they don’t dry out.
Hi, I want to make these for RH- can they be frozen? If yes, how?
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My family loved these meatballs. Just the right amount of spice and flavor. The reduced pomegranate sauce was delicious.
we cant handle spicey food so much but want to make this. i think i will try just making a garlic paste myself by overly mincing garlic with some kosher salt.
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