Description
A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring juicy pistachio lamb meatballs served atop creamy hummus, garnished with fresh mint, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for added texture and zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 250g lamb mince
- ½ a small bunch of mint, plus a few mint leaves to garnish
- 30g pistachios, plus a few extra to garnish
- 1 lemon, zested (and juice for serving)
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Serving
- 200g tub plain hummus
- 30g feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare meatball mixture: Place the lamb mince, mint, and pistachios into a food processor. Pulse roughly to combine the ingredients evenly but still maintain some texture. Add the lemon zest, then season generously with salt and pepper and give it another brief pulse to mix.
- Form meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into eight evenly sized meatballs, ensuring they’re compact so they hold together while cooking.
- Cook meatballs: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning regularly to brown all sides evenly and cook through.
- Prepare serving plate: Spread the plain hummus evenly on a serving plate to create a creamy base.
- Assemble and garnish: Arrange the cooked meatballs on top of the hummus. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
- Use fresh mint for a vibrant flavor in the meatballs and as garnish.
- For a nuttier taste, lightly toast the pistachios before adding them to the meatball mixture.
- Cook meatballs over medium heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
- This recipe pairs well with warm pita bread or a simple cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: hummus, lamb meatballs, pistachio, mint, feta, Middle Eastern, appetizer, main dish
