Labneh & Meatballs Appetizer
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Labneh & Meatballs Appetizer

Warm, spiced meatballs on a cool bed of Yaza Plain Labneh, topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh mint. These aren't your grandma's meatballs, but she'll still love them.

  • Ingredients 13
  • Steps 7
  • Serves 12

You'll need

Make it

  1. 1

    If you'd like to cook the meatballs in the oven, preheat it to 425F. If you'd like to pan fry the meatballs, take out a large pan.

Prepare the Ingredients

  1. 2

    Fry 4 tbsp of pine nuts in 4 tbsp of olive oil. Once toasted and golden brown, take out with a slotted spoon and put onto a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. 3

    Chop the fresh herbs (parsley and mint). Grate the onions and mince the garlic.

Make the Meatballs

  1. 4

    You can use this meatball recipe, get some store bought, or use your preferred meatball recipe.

  2. 5

    Add all the meatball ingredients together and mix. Form 1 tbsp size balls, there should be about 24. Put them onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

  3. 6

    Cook meatballs in the oven for about 15 minutes or in the pan until internal temperature reaches 160F.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 7

    Spread 12oz of Yaza Plain Labneh on a large serving plate or tray. Top with meatballs, pine nuts, and mint. Add a splash of olive oil and serve!