Moroccan Meatballs

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
• 1/3 cup coarsely grated onion
• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. crumbled feta
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Line large rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Gently mix all ingredients in large bowl. Using moistened hands and scant 2 tablespoonfuls for each, roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on sheet.
Brown in fry pan.
Finish baking at 350 degrees.