Greek Meatballs

Ingredients:

-1 tbsp coconut oil

-¼ cup chopped onions

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-1 tsp salt

-1 lb ground lamb

-1 lb ground pork

-1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

-1 large egg

-1 tbsp grated lemon zest

-1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)

Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 425F

.• Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and season them with the salt, cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to a small bowl and set aside to cool.

• Put the lamb, pork, mushrooms, egg, lemon zest and oregano in a mixing bowl. When the onion mixture is no longer hot to the touch, add it to the bowl with the meat and work everything together with your hands.

• Shape the meat mixture into 2 inch balls and place on a rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, until cooked through.

• Serve with tzatziki, sliced cucumbers, Greek olives or a Greek salad!

Makes 8 servings;

*count each serving as 3 proteins and 2 fats.

Recipe courtesy of “30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse” by Maria Emmerich