Lamb and Eggplant Meatballs

These lamb and eggplant meatballs are super soft, moist and delicious! Low carb, gluten free and keto recipe.

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These meatballs aren't dense in the slightest. Even when fully cooked, they remain light due to the eggplant – and yet filling! Putting eggplant into meatballs is an unusual idea, but try it – I think you'll agree with me that it works!

How to Make Lamb and Eggplant Meatballs

Cook the eggplant in the microwave by pricking it all over with a fork (no explosions, thank you!) and placing it on a plate. Cook on full power until the sides of the eggplant start to collapse. Cut it open and it should be soft inside.

Scoop out the flesh, breaking it apart as you go – like you were pulling pork or chicken. Place in a large bowl with ground lamb, finely chopped green onions, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, dried mint and almond flour.

Stir well, add a beaten egg, and mix again. If you're used to ground beef Italian-style meatballs this mixture will look VERY different, but keep going! Spoon out 24 balls onto two baking trays lined with silicone mats or parchment paper. The mixture will feel fairly loose, but will firm up during cooking.

Bake in a preheated oven (at 380F) for 18-20 minutes until cooked through. The spices will make your kitchen smell fantastic!

Serve with salad for a light lunch, or cauliflower rice for a more substantial meal. Sour cream is a wonderful accompaniment to the meatballs.

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Low Carb Lamb and Eggplant Meatballs

Yield: 24 Meatballs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

These lamb and eggplant meatballs are super soft, moist and delicious! Low carb, gluten free and keto recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp dried mint
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 380F.
2. Prick the eggplant with a fork, place on a plate in the microwave and cook until starting to collapse, approx 5-7 minutes.
3. Let the eggplant cool enough to touch, then cut it open and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
5. Divide the mixture into 24 balls and place on two baking trays lined with silicone mats or parchment paper.
6. Cook in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Notes

Makes 24 meatballs. 5.5g net carbs per serving of 6 meatballs.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 6 meatballs
Amount Per ServingCalories 410 Total Fat 31g Saturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 123mg Sodium 87mg Carbohydrates 9.5g Net Carbohydrates 5.5g Fiber 4g Sugar 4g Protein 23g

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. I cannot guarantee completely accurate data due to variations in ingredients and cooking methods. Carbohydrates from sugar alcohols are not included in net carb counts as it has been shown that they do not impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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