Moroccan Meatballs

Description
A nice combination of taste, and a little different. I made these half size and served them as an appetizer with a tart cranberry dip. From local newspaper.



Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons olive oil


 * 1/2 small onion, chopped


 * 1 clove garlic, smashed


 * 1 lb ground lamb


 * 1/2 cup cooked couscous


 * 1 egg, beaten


 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


 * 1/2 teaspoon turmeric


 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon


 * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

 * Preheat oven to 350f degrees.


 * In a small nonstick frypan, heat oil over medium heat.


 * Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until browned.


 * In a medium bowl, combine ground lamb, couscous, egg, parsley, tumeric, cinnamon and ginger.
 * Add sauteed onion and garlic.


 * Mix well, form into 1 and 1/2 inch meatballs.


 * Place on a prepared baking sheet.


 * Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, until browned on all sides and no longer pink.