Charmoula Lamb Burgers Recipe

Name: Charmoula Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika (not hot); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 pound ground lamb (not lean); 4 (6- to 7-inch) pita pockets; 1/4 cup tapenade (black-olive paste); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 thick tomato slices

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika (not hot)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 1/2 pound ground lamb (not lean)
4 (6- to 7-inch) pita pockets
1/4 cup tapenade (black-olive paste)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 thick tomato slices

1
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 3/4 teaspoon salt using side of a large heavy knife. Stir together garlic paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, and cilantro. Sprinkle evenly over lamb and mix with your hands until combined (do not overmix). Form lamb mixture into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) patties (4 inches in diameter).
2
Cut off enough from one side of each pita to leave a 5-inch opening and open pockets. Stir together tapenade, oil, and lemon juice.
3
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
4
Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 6 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare. Grill pitas, turning over once, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes total.
5
Spread patties with tapenade mixture and slide into pita pockets with tomato slices.

680

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon paprika (not hot), and more.

Yes, Charmoula Lamb Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Charmoula Lamb Burgers

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