My Big Fat Minty Meatball

Greek-inspired meatballs with patio herbs and a side of sunshine

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Inspiration can come from unexpected places. Take, for example, the ceramic pot of mint on my patio. Two weeks ago, it was looking more than a bit forlorn. I was ready to call the priest to deliver last rites. And then, the rain stopped and we finally got summer.

Lots of summer. My mint put on a happy face, and within just a few days, it shot up 3 inches in height. Now, instead of tossing it in the compost bin, I’m wondering, “What in the world am I going to do with all of this stuff?”

That was my “Ah-ha” moment. We have a bountiful ceramic pot full of mint, there’s a large lemon in my fruit basket, and a container of feta cheese in the fridge is begging to be used up.

I’m suddenly in the mood for something Greek.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (you could use beef or chicken)
• 1/4 cup finely minced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried (not fresh) oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 large egg