Yay! Another lamb recipe!!! I’ve discussed the health benefits of lamb before, some of which are as follows:
- Good source of a good form of selenium
- Good source of other absorbable forms of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, B12, and iron
- Fats in meat are excellent for the nervous system, particularly the brain
- Good source of Carnitine and Taurine, both essential nutrients
- Lamb and other meats are good for people with candida issues, which includes a large percentage of the population today
Some people don’t like the taste of lamb, and I know this, because I was one of those people initially. However, with some practice preparing it and experimenting mixing it with other foods, spices, herbs, and flavorings, I now quite enjoy it from time to time.
Okay, so back to these bites! Ahhhhh! This is my favorite lamb recipe yet – it is so yummy, and somehow it has a sweet and savory flavor to it…I think it’s because of the cinnamon I added in. It actually makes for a great recipe to bring to a potluck or to have out on a warmer plate at a party for snacks. At any rate, this recipe is one that I can confidently file under “highly recommend”!
MINT ROSEMARY BUTTERNUT SQUASH LAMB BITES
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 of a small butternut squash, peeled and chopped into cubes (about 2-3 cups of cubed butternut squash)
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 10 mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic granules, divided
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. sea salt
Directions:
1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil and 1/4 tsp. garlic granules. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 400 degrees. When done, take out of the oven, transfer to a small/medium bowl, and use a masher to mash the butternut squash.
2.) Transfer the mashed butternut squash to a medium mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl, and mix together, using your hands, until completely combined. From the mixture, create balls that are about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place them in the cups of a mini muffin tin.
3.) Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes until the bites are cooked through and the meat is browned and no longer pink.
4.) Transfer to a plate, and serve with toothpicks to use to pick them up.
Yummers!!!! Enjoy!
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