Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil, for brushing
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• Chopped fresh mint, as needed

About 2 dozen meatballs, or about 8 servings

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, knead together the lamb, garlic, salt, orange zest and pepper until combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with oil.
2. Heat the broiler. Run meatballs under the broiler until golden and just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Brush immediately with pomegranate molasses. Spear with toothpicks, sprinkle with mint and serve.

20 minutes