Spiced Lamb Meatballs W Tabbouleh & Zatar Avocado

This recipe is a delicious, bold, and vibrant dish that combines the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with fresh, modern twists. This meal is a perfect balance of savory, herby, and refreshing elements, making it an exciting and satisfying choice if you’re looking to try something new with a bit of pizazz.

Serves 1

Ingredients
Lamb Meatballs
450g lamb mince
1 size 7 egg
⅓ cup panko crumbs
⅓ cup chopped fresh herbs

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon peach, mango or other fruit chutney
2 tablespoons olive oil

Tabbouleh Salad
½ cup bulghur wheat
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ telegraph cucumber
1 red capsicum
200g cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh mint and parsley, roughly chopped
1 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large pinch ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon lemon zest
5 tablespoons lemon juice
Sea salt
Cracked pepper

To Serve
1 cup greek yoghurt
2 tablespoons chopped mint and dill
1 clove garlic, crushed
1-2 ripe avocados
2 teaspoons zatar
1 cup kalamata olives

Spiced Lamb Meatballs W Tabbouleh & Zatar Avocado

Method

Heat the oven to 170ºC fan bake or 190ºC regular bake. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 

In a large bowl, combine the meatball ingredients except the olive oil. I find the easiest way to thoroughly mix them is with your hands. Roll them into walnut sized balls and place on the prepared tray. Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through. 

While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the remaining elements. Fill a large pot with salted and water and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and add the tabbouleh. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until the bulghur is tender. Drain with a sieve then set aside to cool down. 

Cut the cucumber and capsicum into small cubes and quarter the cherry tomatoes. Place in a large bowl along with the cooked bulgur wheat and remaining ingredients. Toss to combine then season to taste.

In a small bowl combine the yoghurt, chopped herbs and garlic. 

Peel and remove the stone from the avocados. Cut into bite sized cubes. 

Serve the meatballs with the tabbouleh, herb yoghurt, olives and avocado. Top the avocado with zatar and season to taste.

Recipe created for The Avo Tree by Olivia Galletly @Thehungrycooknz

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