Lamb Meatballs with Odysea Ajvar, Pistachios and Feta

by Odysea
Star 4.7
    15m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    11 ingredients
Lamb Meatballs with Odysea Ajvar, Pistachios and Feta recipe by Odysea

These vibrant lamb meatballs are part of a collection of recipes written by Izzy de Broglio for Odysea @izzycooksstuff. Juicy, lightly spiced lamb is paired with the rich, smoky-sweet depth of Odysea Ajvar, creating a beautifully balanced base that’s both comforting and exciting. Perfect for sharing, dipping and piling onto flatbreads, this dish feels effortless yet special.

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer or oven to 180°C. Combine the lamb mince, cinnamon,cumin, oregano, fennel seeds, garlic, parsley and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Shape into meatballs, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry until golden brown all over. Transfer the pato the preheated oven or place the meatballs into the air fryer to cook through for 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Spread the Odysea Ajvar onto plates, layer on the cooked meatballs and finish with the crumbled feta and chopped pistachios.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 1 tsp Cumin
    1 tsp Cumin 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • 25g Chopped Pistachios
    25g Chopped Pistachios 1 x Sainsbury's Pistachio Nuts 100g
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
    2 Garlic Cloves, grated 1 x Sainsbury's Large Garlic
  • 10g Fresh Parsley, chopped
    10g Fresh Parsley, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g
  • 1tbsp Olive Oil
    1tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 250g jar Odysea Ajvar
    250g jar Odysea Ajvar 1 x Odysea Spicy Ajvar 250g
  • 1tsp Dried Oregano
    1tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • 100g Feta, crumbled
    100g Feta, crumbled 1 x Sainsbury's Greek Feta Cheese 200g
  • 0.5tsp Fennel Seeds
    0.5tsp Fennel Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Fennel Seed 34g
  • 250g Lamb Mince
    250g Lamb Mince 1 x Sainsbury's British or New Zealand 20% Fat Lamb Mince 250g
  • 0.5tsp Ground Cinnamon
    0.5tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Cinnamon 38g
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