Pregnancy Friendly Almond Flour Greek Lamb Meatballs
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 Ā½ lb ground lamb
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 1 large egg
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- Ā¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Ā½ tsp ground coriander
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- Ā¾ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
For searing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the pan sauce
- Ā½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, egg, almond flour, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined ā stop as soon as the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up slightly, making it easier to roll.
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