Herb and Spice Lamb Burgers
The lively combination of herbs and spices gives these burgers a sophisticated taste. Serve topped with tomato and cucumber slices and Tahini Mayonnaise or with Sautéed Peppers in grilled whole wheat pitas.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 251 |
| pro | 21 g |
| total fat | 16 g |
| sat. fat | 7 g |
| carb | 4 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 120 mg |
| sodium | 371 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5% |
| iron | 20% |
| vit A | 8% |
| vit C | 25% |
| folate | 15% |
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1 egg
2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup (75 mL) minced fresh mint
1/3 cup (75 mL) minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced seeded jalapeño or green finger pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander
1 tsp (5 mL) dried marjoram or oregano
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cumin, salt and pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) allspice
1 lb (500 g) lean ground lamb
Preparation:
In bowl, beat egg with lemon juice. Stir in onion, mint, parsley, jalapeño pepper, garlic, coriander, marjoram, cumin, salt, pepper and allspice. Add lamb; mix just until combined. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Wrap, separated by waxed paper, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator.)
Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 170°F (77°C), about 15 minutes.
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Canadian Living Magazine: June 2004
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