Lamb and Mint Meatballs with Farro Risotto and Cilantro Pesto

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • Lamb and Mint Meatballs
  • (makes 4 servings)
  • Printable Recipe
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 handfuls mint (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breads crumbs (freshly made)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander (toasted and ground)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Farro Risotto
  • (makes 4 servings)
  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano

Preparation

Step 1

Lamb Directions:
1. Mix the lamb, mint, onion, egg, bread crumbs, cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into balls.
3. Heat the oil in a pan.
4. Add the balls a few at a time, without crowding the pan, and brown on all sides until the middle is cooked, about 10 minutes.




Farro Risotto Directions:
1. Cover the farro in a lot of water in a pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.
2. Heat the oil and melt the better in a pan.
3. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add the farro and wine and stir until the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock at a time stirring until the liquid has been absorbed.
7. Mix in the butter and cheese.