Lemon Pepper Lupin Meatballs
These little flavour bombs are packed with zesty lemon pepper goodness and come out seriously delicious every time. I love serving them with a creamy garlic dip or a sweet chilli yoghurt sauce for that perfect balance.They’re just as good as a high-protein snack as they are tossed through a crisp green salad for a light meal.High in protein and fibre, low in fat, gluten free and low carb — this is one you’ll keep coming back to.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 500 g beef mince or beef/pork mix
- ½ cup Lupin Lemon Pepper Crumbing mix
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 onion small - very finely diced (or grated)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp parsley fresh
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper go light—mix already seasoned
Creamy Garlic Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
- ¾ cup Greek yoghurt full fat = best flavour
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional but makes it extra silky
- 1 garlic clove small - finely grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Meatballs
- In a bowl, combine lupin crumbing mix + milk.½ cup Lupin Lemon Pepper Crumbing mix, 2 tbsp milk
- (Key step) Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to hydrate. This keeps your meatballs soft, not dry.
- Add mince, egg, onion, garlic, parmesan, parsley, olive oil. Mix gently until just combined (don’t overwork or they’ll go tough).500 g beef mince, 1 egg, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp olive oil
- Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs (or smaller if you prefer).
- Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (about 6–8 minutes). Finish cooking either in the pan with a lid on low heat, or in the oven at 180°C for 10–12 mins.
- Air Fryer Cooking Method
- Preheat 180°C air fryer for 3–5 minutes
- Lightly spray with oil (or brush meatballs lightly)
- Place meatballs in a single layer (don’t overcrowd) Cook at 180°C for 10–12 minutes. Shake/turn halfway at around 5–6 minutes, for even browning
Creamy Garlic Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
- Mix everything together in a bowl
- Taste and adjust:More lemon if you want it zingyMore yoghurt if it’s too strong
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes so you can to let flavours develop beautifully.
Notes
Meatball Tips
- If mixture feels too wet → add 1–2 tbsp more lupin mix
- If too firm → add a splash more milk
- For extra juiciness → add 1 tbsp grated zucchini (squeezed)
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
