LAMB MEATBALLS WITH POMEGRANATE GLAZE

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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...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4. Brush each meatball with pomegranate molasses, then sprinkle the chopped mint on top as a garnish, and serve immediately.

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