Spicy Lamb Meatballs and Lentils

Name: Spicy Lamb Meatballs and Lentils
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 200 grams bacon, rashers de-rinded and diced; 1 bay leaf; 473 milliliters canned diced tomatoes; 1 pinch cardamom; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1 teaspoons cayenne; 1 liters chicken stock; 1 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoons cumin; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 4 servings fresh ground black pepper; 750 grams lean ground lamb; 355 milliliters lentils; 3 Tbsps mint, finely chopped; 3 Tbsps mint, finely chopped for garnish; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 Tbsps olive oil, extra; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 pinch oregano; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 Tbsps parsley, finely chopped; 5 sprigs parsley; 4 servings salt; 1 pinch thyme; 1 sprig thyme; 2 Tbsps water; 3 cloves garlic, peeled,left whole

Spicy Lamb Meatballs and Lentils might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1252 calories, 68g of protein, and 78g of fat each. This recipe covers 45% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up parsley, cumin, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the mint you could follow this main course with the Mint Brownies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Instructions

In a bowl, combine lamb, bacon, water, garlic, mint, parsley, spices and seasoning.

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Seasoning

Parsley

Garlic

Spices

Bacon

Water

Lamb

Mint

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Bowl

Mix well.(This can also be done in a food processor but do not process the mixture to a puree, just process in short bursts to combine).Divide the mixture into about 25-30 small meatballs- flatten a little to a disc shape.

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Meatballs

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Food Processor

Place on tray and refrigerate until ready to use.To prepare the lentils, heat the olive oil in pan and add the onion, carrot and cloves of garlic and saute for 5 minutes until the onions have become transparent.

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Olive Oil

Lentils

Carrot

Clove

Garlic

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add the lentils and stir to coat with the oil, about 2-3 minutes.

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Lentils

Cooking Oil

Add 1 cup tomatoes, chicken stock, seasoning and bouquet garni.Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer.Cover and cook until the lentils are tender.Discard the bouquet garni.

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Bouquet Garni