Zucchini Noodles and Feta Meatballs

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

6 zucchini
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons margarine
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Feta and Olive Meatballs----------
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped green olives
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Cut zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips (a mandoline works well for this). Toss with the 2 teaspoons salt, and place in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add zucchini; cook for one minute. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking.

Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until just tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Feta and Olive Meatballs----------
Preheat your oven's broiler.

In a large bowl, mix together ground lamb with parsley, onion, feta cheese, green olives, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Shape into 16 meatballs, and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.

Broil about 3 inches away from the heat until browned on top. Turn over, and broil on the other side.

Comments: Original recipe makes 4 servings