Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) or ground lamb
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- ½ medium yellow onion, grated
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For frying
- 3 tbsp olive oil, for frying
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving
- tzatziki, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs and milk. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk and form a soft paste.
- 2
Add the ground beef, egg, grated onion, mint, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined — the mixture should be cohesive but not overworked.
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