GREEK MEATBALLS IN TOMATO YOGURT MINT SAUCE

Greek Meatballs in Tomato Yogurt Mint Sauce image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
mint sprig

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, lamb, 1/4 cup yogurt and the next 7 ingredients; mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Form lamb mixture into 1-inch meatballs; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until browned.
Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Transfer meatballs to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk the tomato sauce, remaining yogurt, and mint; pour sauce over meatballs.
Cover and bake 30 minutes; uncover and bake until bubbly (about 10 more minutes).
Garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.3, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 1026.7, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 35.2