Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Meat Main Dish Recipes Healthy Meatball Recipes Lamb Meatballs with Feta & Mushrooms Sautéed mushrooms, celery and garlic add flavor and help keep calories in check and portions hearty in this easy lamb meatball recipe. We like to serve these meatballs with warm pita, cucumbers, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce or hummus. By EatingWell Editors EatingWell Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Articles by "EatingWell Editors" are a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, articles are updated by a number of writers and editors over time to keep the information as up-to-date and comprehensive as possible. The EatingWell team includes industry-leading food and nutrition editors, registered dietitians, expert Test Kitchen staffers and designers who produce award-winning journalism, delicious recipes and engaging content. Our work has earned more than 50 national and international awards for writing, editing, art direction, creative marketing and publishing excellence EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 25, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, sliced 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs ¼ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon dried mint 1 tablespoon dried oregano Zest of 1 lemon ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound lean ground lamb Directions Finely chop mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic in a food processor. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Add breadcrumbs, pine nuts, feta, mint, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the cooled vegetables; stir until combined. Add lamb and mix gently to combine (do not overmix). Form into 30 meatballs (a scant 2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the meatballs until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Freeze baked, cooled meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 219 Calories 12g Fat 12g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 219 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 3g Protein 17g 33% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 44mg 15% Vitamin A 97IU 2% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Folate 42mcg 11% Sodium 360mg 16% Calcium 81mg 6% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 40mg 10% Potassium 387mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved Updated by EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines