SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SMOKED EGGPLANT PURÉE + WHIPPED FETA & HERBED SALAD

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pierce eggplant and roast at 220°C for 30 minutes until soft.
  2. 2Cover eggplant in a bowl with glad wrap for 15 min.
  3. 3Scoop out the flesh & blend with tahini, lemon juice & salt until smooth.
  4. 4Mix lamb mince, onion, garlic, smoked paprika cumin, salt & pepper.
  5. 5Roll into 5–6 meatballs.
  6. 6Sear in olive oil until browned, then transfer to the oven for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
  7. 7Blend feta, yoghurt, lemon & olive oil until smooth and thick.
  8. 8Toss herbs, onion with vinegar & salt until all combined.
  9. 9Spread eggplant purée on the plate.
  10. 10Add meatballs, a quenelle of whipped feta, and the pickled herb salad.
  11. 11Finish with a drizzle of the oil from the meatball pan.

Ingredients

  • 250 g lamb mince
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 0.5 onion, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 150 g feta
  • 1 heaped tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 0.5 lemon, juice
  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup handful parsley
  • 1 cup handful mint
  • 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 Lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt
  • pepper

Equipment

ovenbowlblender

Tips

  • Finish with a drizzle of the oil from the meatball pan