AIP Friendly Greek Lamb Meatballs with Mint
These herb-flecked lamb meatballs are the kind of dish that makes you forget you're eating with any restrictions at all — juicy, golden-seared, and fragrant with fresh mint, parsley, and oregano. Ground lamb brings rich, savory depth, while cassava flour steps in as a binder that keeps everything together without grains or legumes anywhere in sight. The spice blend of turmeric and ginger adds warmth that feels distinctly Mediterranean without relying on any of the nightshade-based seasonings that can trip up an autoimmune-friendly plate. Getting a deep, caramelized crust on each meatball is the real move here — that sear in olive oil locks in the juices and builds serious flavor before the lemon-herb drizzle even enters the picture. That drizzle, bright with fresh lemon juice and more chopped mint and parsley, ties everything together in a way that feels almost like a sauce without any of the fuss. This recipe serves four and comes together entirely in one skillet, making cleanup as easy as the cooking itself.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 3 tbsp cassava flour
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the lemon-herb drizzle
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, cassava flour, garlic, mint, parsley, oregano, turmeric, ginger, and salt. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute — do not overwork.
- 2
Roll the mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter (roughly 1 heaping tablespoon each), placing them on a plate as you go. You should have 18–20 meatballs.
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