Lamb Meatballs with Mint

Serves 2-4
Meatballs
1 pound ground lamb
3 scallions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup packed chopped mint leaves 
1 teaspoon cumin ground 
Pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 
1 ½ teaspoon coarse salt 

Minted Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain whole fat yogurt
2 scallions, chopped
¼ cup lightly packed chopped mint
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
2. To make the meatballs, gently combine all the meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl using your hands. Separate the mixture into 16 equal portions. Gently roll each portion into a ball (do not compact too much). Or, use a 1 ounce cookie scoop and portion the lamb mixture.
3. Place the meatballs onto a rimmed baking sheet and place into the oven. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
4. To make the yogurt sauce, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve the sauce with the lamb meatballs for dipping. 

Serving suggestions:

• Serve the meatballs with warm pita and a grain salad
• Serve with my favorite squash dish using this minted yogurt sauce.
• Serve with a noodle bowl.