Greek Meatballs

This is from Cooking Light. Posting for ZWT3. Serve with a lemon-herb orzo.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1  cup  minced onion
• 1  cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chopped fresh oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  grated carrot
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground lamb
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and sauté 3 minutes.
3. Combine the onion and the next 10 ingredients (onion through egg).
4. Shape meat mixture into 30 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs, and place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
5. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until done.