Name: Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Walnut Romesco
Yield: Serves 4 as an appetizer
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon chopped walnuts; 1 small red bell pepper, halved, seeds removed; 1 medium tomato, cored; 1 garlic clove, unpeeled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup (firmly packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems; 1 cup (firmly packed) parsley leaves with tender stems; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 large egg yolk; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound ground lamb; 2 tablespoons olive oil; A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

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The smoky sauce and mix of spices in this meatball recipe complement lamb perfectly.

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