Lunch: Mini Meatballs with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health benefits of Mini Meatballs with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped dill
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt
One 8-ounce container Greek yogurt or plain whole milk yogurt
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the lamb with the onion, bread crumbs, eggs, mint, lemon juice, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of the dill, 2 teaspoons of the garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt; knead until combined. Form the mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on the oiled baking sheet and broil as close to the heat as possible for 6 minutes, turning the pan halfway through, until firm and lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the remaining 3 tablespoons of dill and 2 teaspoons of garlic; whisk in the milk and season with salt. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and serve with the sauce.

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