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17 Best Nightshade-free Recipes

Lamb Meatballs Recipe (Gluten-free)


Description

These Gluten-free Lamb Meatballs are made with mint, parsley and cilantro, stewed in a fragrant nightshade-free nomato sauce. They’re AIP, paleo & Whole30 compliant.


Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 TBSP mint
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 TBSP olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cups nomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

Meatballs

  1. To a food processor add cilantro, parsley, mint, onion, garlic and lemon zest and pulse until the onion and garlic are finely diced.*
  2. In a large bowl combine ground lamb with salt and cinnamon along with mixture from step 1.
  3. Use your hands to bring mixture together and shape into meatballs about 1-inch in diameter.
  4. In a large, deep skillet or cast iron pot over medium heat, add olive oil.
  5. Once warm, add meatballs in an even layer and cook ~ 5 minutes per side, ensuring that you get a nice sear on each side.
  6. Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.

Sauce

  1. To the same pan, add nomato sauce, cinnamon and oregano and bring to a simmer over low-medium heat.
  2. Return meatballs to the pan and allow to cook 5-7 minutes further.
  3. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

*If you don’t have a food processor, simply finely dice cilantro, parsley, mint, onion, garlic and lemon zest with a sharp knife.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: aip, paleo, whole30, lamb, lamb meatballs, gluten-free meatballs, gluten-free, whole30 recipes, spiced meatballs