Name: Greek meatballs with yoghurt dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Yoghurt dip; 1 cup (280g) low-fat natural yogurt; 2 tablespoon finely chopped mint; Greek meatballs; 2 slice toasted bread, broken into chunks; 500 gram lean beef mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 tablespoon chopped mint; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; flour, to dust; olive oil, to fry

Greek meatballs with yoghurt dip

This yummy starter is great for parties and festive occasions - or even as a snack on the weekend. The minty yoghurt is also good on salads and sandwiches.

Makes 25 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

25M

Total

40M

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Ingredients

Yoghurt dip

1 cup (280g) low-fat natural yogurt

2 tablespoon finely chopped mint

Greek meatballs

2 slice toasted bread, broken into chunks

500 gram lean beef mince

1 onion, finely chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 lemon, juiced

2 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 tablespoon chopped mint

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

flour, to dust

olive oil, to fry

Method

1.To make yoghurt dip, combine yoghurt and mint in a small serving bowl. Season to taste. Chill until required.

2.In a small bowl, soak toast in water to cover. Drain and squeeze dry. Place mince in a bowl and combine with toast, onion, egg, lemon juice, herbs and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly and season. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

3.With wet hands, shape mince mixture into 2cm balls. Toss in a little flour to dust all over.

4.In a large frying pan on high, heat enough oil to cover base of pan. Cook meatballs in batches for 8 minutes, shaking pan frequently, until browned all over and cooked through. Keep warm until all are done. Serve with toothpicks for dipping into yoghurt dip.

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