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Feta and Olive Meatballs

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"These baked, ground lamb meatballs are flavored with feta and green olives."
Feta and Olive Meatballs Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 80 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green olives
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground lamb with parsley, onion, feta cheese, green olives, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Shape into 16 meatballs, and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
  3. Broil about 3 inches away from the heat until browned on top. Turn over, and broil on the other side.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
I had 1.25 # ground sirloin. I find it is much less greasy than lamb and comparable flavor. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by Pokerman11 
I formed some of mine into strips no tthe balls. Then put it in warmed pita, w/ vegies and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2005 by JYHICKS 
everyone that eats these loves them. I have used lamb, beef, turkey, and combinations of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by KATY HUFNAGLE 
I first got this recipe from All Recipes a couple of years ago. I fix it frequently,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2003 by KIKIHASARA 
Good recipe! I would use kalamata or Greek black olives rather than green olives, but that's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2004 by SAERLAITH 
A friend gave us some ground lamb, and this is the only recipe I use for it. I make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by lucyporter 
Really enjoyed these. 2nd portions all round (my husband 3rd). Would do again. I stuck to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by Stephanie M. 
I also made small cocktail meatballs. I replaced green olives with Greek Kalamata olives and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by QAEDON 
Wowza! In keeping with other suggestions, I added 1/2 lb ground sirloin, a tsp. of cumin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by Lupin Pooter 
Quick, easy and delicious. Made mini versions for a party the day before and they stayed... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Feta and Olive Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186

  • Total Fat: 13.7g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 482mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 13.8g

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