Lamb meatballs with herby tzatziki recipe

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Lamb meatballs with herby tzatziki recipe

Recipe
These juicy lamb meatballs are packed with warming spices and fresh herbs, then served over a cool, creamy tzatziki for the perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Finished with sweet bursts of pomegranate and a drizzle of olive oil, John Gregory Smith’s flavour-packed plate is made for sharing. “This is such a lush summer dish, made extra special with baby cucumbers, which have so much flavour,” says John.
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These juicy lamb meatballs are packed with warming spices and fresh herbs, then served over a cool, creamy tzatziki for the perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Finished with sweet bursts of pomegranate and a drizzle of olive oil, John Gregory Smith’s flavour-packed plate is made for sharing. “This is such a lush summer dish, made extra special with baby cucumbers, which have so much flavour,” says John.
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John Gregory Smith
As a content creator and TV chef, John’s recipes are full of punchy spices and fresh, colourful ingredients. Embrace bold flavours, whether you're entertaining or want to brighten up midweek meals.

25MIN

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
4
For the tzatziki
1 pack
(200 g)
M&S Tastebuds baby cucumbers
400 g
M&S Collection 10% fat Greek yogurt
2 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, grated
1 handful
fresh dill, finely chopped
1 handful
M&S fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tbsp
M&S extra virgin olive oil
For the meatballs
400 g
M&S Select Farms 20% fat lamb mince
2 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, grated
1 1/2 tsp
ground cumin
1 handful
fresh dill, finely chopped
1 handful
M&S fresh mint, finely chopped
plus extra to garnish
2 tbsp
olive oil
To serve
1 handful
M&S pomegranate rubies
as needed
M&S extra virgin olive oil

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
497kcal
Fat
39.6 g
Saturates
14.3 g
Sugars
6.0 g
Salt
117.9 mg
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step 1
Place the cucumbers (1 pack) on a chopping board and lightly crush with a rolling pin or the base of a pan. Finely chop into small chunks, then transfer to a bowl. Add the yogurt (400 g), garlic (2 cloves), dill (1 handful), mint (1 handful), olive oil (2 tbsp) and a generous pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
step 2
In a separate bowl, combine the lamb mince (400 g) with the garlic (2 cloves), cumin (1 1/2 tsp), dill (1 handful), mint (1 handful) and plenty of seasoning. Mix well, then shape into 12 evenly sized meatballs.
step 3
Heat the olive oil (2 tbsp) in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning regularly, until golden all over and cooked through.
step 4
Spoon the tzatziki onto a serving plate and top with the hot meatballs. Scatter over the pomegranate seeds (1 handful) and extra mint, then drizzle with a little more olive oil (as needed) to finish. Serve immediately.
step 4 Spoon the tzatziki onto a serving plate and top with the hot meatballs. Scatter over the pomegranate seeds (1 handful) and extra mint, then drizzle with a little more olive oil (as needed) to finish. Serve immediately.

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