Lamb and Mint Meatballs with Farro Risotto and Cilantro Pesto

By á-30

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.