LAMB MEATBALL SANDWICHES WITH MINT-YOGURT SAUCE

Lamb Meatball Sandwiches with Mint-Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 egg
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground lamb
MINT-YOGURT SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chopped peeled seeded cucumber
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SANDWICHES:
4 hoagie buns, split
Cucumber slices and fresh arugula

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, raisins, walnuts, mint, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 balls., In a large skillet, brown meatballs in remaining oil in batches. Drain on paper towels. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Line buns with cucumber slices and arugula; fill with meatballs and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.