lamb meatballs with pomegranate glaze

Name: Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground lamb; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) finely grated orange zest; about 3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil, for brushing; 1/4 cup - pomegranate molasses (available at middle eastern markets); 1/4 cup - fresh mint leaves, chopped (for garnish)

(1 RATING)

9 Pinches 1 Photo

Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jul 6, 2017

Pomegranate Molasses is used in a variety of Turkish dishes. It can be found in most Middle Eastern markets. If you can't find it, you can make your Pomegranate Molasses by heating 1 cup pomegranate juice with 1/8 cup sugar (or more sugar, for a sweeter molasses) and 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice. Stir until sugar dissolves, then let mixture simmer 1 hour or until reduced and thickened to a syrupy consistency. serves 4 as a main dish (6 meatballs per person) - serve hot. serves 8 as an appetizer (3 meatballs per person) - pierce each meatball with a toothpick, arrange on platter, and serve.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Broil

yield 4 as main dish or 8 as appetizer

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
about 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for brushing
1/4 cup - pomegranate molasses (available at middle eastern markets)
1/4 cup - fresh mint leaves, chopped (for garnish)

How To Make lamb meatballs with pomegranate glaze

Step 1

Preheat oven broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the lamb, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and orange zest until well blended. Form into 1-inch balls, and place meatballs on baking sheet. Brush each meatball with the oil.
Step 3

Place meatballs under broiler for about 7 minutes or until they start to brown. Turn meatballs and broil other side for another 5 to 7 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and evenly browned on the outside.
Step 4

Brush each meatball with pomegranate molasses, then sprinkle the chopped mint on top as a garnish, and serve immediately.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes