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Italian-Inspired Dishes

Delightful dining that honors heritage

Sicilian Lamb Meatballs
with Whipped
Feta-Olive Oil Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Sicilian Lamb Meatballs:
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon Carapelli
Unfiltered Extra
Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup panko
breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons golden
raisins
1 large egg, lightly
beaten
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black
pepper
Feta-Olive Oil Sauce:
1/2 pound feta cheese,
crumbled
2 tablespoons Carapelli
Unfiltered Extra
Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons plain
Greek yogurt
To make Lamb Meatballs:
Heat oven to 375 F. Line large
rimmed baking sheet with
parchment paper.
In large bowl, mix lamb,
olive oil, panko bread crumbs,
pine nuts, raisins, egg, salt and
pepper. Use hands to mix all
ingredients together.
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table and impress your friends and family with ingredients inspiring quality memories. The Bake 15 minutes until
sophisticated, traditional Italian recipes. artistry behind the olive oil shines in Creamy sizzling and golden brown.
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quality extra­virgin olive oil, like Carapelli Olive Oil Spread, each recipe celebrating the feta cheese, olive oil and yogurt
Olive Oil. Tracing its roots to the heart of embodiment of Italian cuisine. 30­45 seconds until creamy.
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cooking experience with high­quality olives inspired dishes ideal for memorable moments dipping or scooping.
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