Moroccan-Style Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 red onion, very finely chopped
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed through a press
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
• leaves, finely chopped
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves,
• finely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
• 2 Tbs. fine dried bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more,
• to taste
• Lemon wedges for squeezing and garnish
• About 42 cocktail picks (optional)