Lamb Meatballs with Kale
These Lamb Meatballs with Kale are served over a bed of Coconut Creamed Kale with shallots. The meatballs are baked to perfection!
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 2 beaten eggs
- 5 tsp coriander
- 4 tsp garlic powder
- ½ c fresh chopped mint
- ½ c fresh chopped parsley
- ⅓ heaping cup of almond meal (or panko bread crumbs if not gluten-free)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground pepper
Creamy coconut sauce with kale:
- 1 13 oz can coconut milk
- ½ tsp arrowroot, optional, used for thickening
- ⅔ cup finely minced shallots
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ c roughly chopped basil
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided in half
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bunch of Tuscan kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
Make the sauce for kale:
- In large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp oil on medium-high heat. When hot, add the shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent and slightly browned. Add in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the arrowroot, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue to simmer for about 3 minutes, then add the kale. Stir gently until kale wilts—about 5-7 minutes. After kale wilts, reduce heat to lowest and set aside.
Make the meatballs:
- In a large bowl, add ground lamb and make a crater in the center. Add in almond meal, eggs, coriander, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are combined. Rub about a teaspoon of oil in your hands, then begin to shape the meatballs, about 3 Tbsp per meatball.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The meatballs should be slightly crispy on the outside.
- When meatballs are done baking, remove from oven and nestle into the wilted kale and sauce. Serve warm!
Notes
Reposted from December 2018.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 374kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 737mg, Potassium: 436mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1229IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 71mg, Iron: 3mg