Dinner Recipe: ONE POT Lamb Meatballs w/ Lemon Farro & Whipped Feta by Everyday Gourmet with Blakely

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese has a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

farro

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is a nutritious substitute, while brown rice is often cheaper.

Start by mincing 1 shallot and 2 cloves of garlic.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground lamb, minced shallot, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Form the lamb mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them in the skillet.

Sauté the meatballs for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently until they feel done but not overcooked.

Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt.

Cut 1 lemon into thick chunks and add it to the skillet to caramelize.

Sauté the lemon chunks until they are caramelized on both sides, then remove them from the skillet.

Add 2 cloves of garlic and 1 cup of farro to the skillet and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in 1 and 1/3 cup of water and the juice of 1 lemon, then bring to a simmer.

Cook the farro until all the liquid evaporates and the farro is cooked through, keeping an eye on it.

In a food processor or blender, combine 4 ounces of feta cheese, 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil; blend until smooth.

Once the farro is cooked, add 2 tablespoons of butter, fresh grated Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and more lemon juice to taste; stir to combine.

Return the meatballs to the skillet to heat them through with the farro mixture.

Plate the dish by adding a scoop of whipped feta, then the lemon farro, and top with the lamb meatballs and caramelized lemon chunks.

Garnish with fresh dill and cracked pepper before serving.

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