Sicilian Lamb Meatballs with Whipped FetaOlive Oil Sauce

Prep time :15 minutes

Cook time :15 minutes

Servings:4 Sicilian Lamb Meatballs:

•1pound ground lamb

•1 tablespoon Ca rap el li Unfiltered Extra Virgin O liveO il

•1/3cuppanko breadcrumbs

•3 tablespoons pine nuts

•2 tablespoons golden raisins

•1 large egg, lightly b ea ten

•3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

•1/2teaspoon ground b la ck pepper

Feta-Olive Oil Sauce:

•1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled

•2 tablespoons Ca rap el li Unfiltered Extra Virgin O liveO il

• 2tablespoonsplain

Greek yogurt

To make Lamb Meatballs:

Heat oven to 375˚ F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In large bowl, mix lamb, olive oil, panko bread crumbs, pine nuts, raisins, egg, salt and pepper. Use hands to mix all ingredients together.

Roll mixture into approximately 36 meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place on baking sheet.

Bake 15 minutes until sizzling and golden brown.

To make Feta-Olive Oil Spread:

In food processor, blend feta cheese, olive oil and yogurt 30-45 seconds until creamy.

Serve Lamb Meatballs with Feta-Olive Oil Sauce for dipping or scooping.