Categories: Meals

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground lamb or beef
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 3 tsp finely chopped grated garlic, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup orzo
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup crumbled feta, divided
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. Mix lamb (or beef), egg, 2 tbsp parsley, mint, 1 tsp garlic and salt in a medium bowl. Form into 12 balls and place on the prepared pan. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook orzo as directed. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.

4. Mix oil, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice along with the remaining 2 tbsp parsley and 2 tsp garlic in a medium bowl. Transfer 1 tbsp of the herb mixture to a small bowl and stir in yogurt and 1/4 cup feta.

5. Add the orzo to the medium bowl and stir in the remaining 3/4 cup feta. Serve the meatballs with the orzo, yogurt sauce and cucumbers.

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