Mold Detox Friendly Classic Lamb Meatballs
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 ½ lb ground lamb
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Ingredient noteDried smoked paprika can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about 1/8 teaspoon per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid smoked paprika, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Ingredient noteDried black pepper can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about 1/8 teaspoon per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Ingredient noteDried red pepper flakes can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about 1/8 teaspoon per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid red pepper flakes, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- crusty bread or cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedcrusty bread
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let stand for 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk and formed a paste.
- 2
Add the ground lamb, egg, minced garlic, grated onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no streaks of breadcrumb paste remain; overmixing will tighten the meatballs.
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