Garlic and Mint Lamb or Chicken Patties on Lentil S

Name: Garlic and Mint Lamb or Chicken Patties on Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt; 1 cup dried lentils; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar (eyeball it); 1 teaspoon ground cumin (eyeball it in the palm of your hand); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it); 6 radishes, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of handfuls); Coarse black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or ground chicken; 1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (2 palmfuls); 2 teaspoons ground cumin (eyeball it in the palm of your hand); 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (a couple of handfuls); 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of handfuls); EVOO, for drizzling; 4 flat breads or pita breads, plain or flavored, warm

Servings: persons

Coarse salt
1 cup dried lentils
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar (eyeball it)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (eyeball it in the palm of your hand)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it)
6 radishes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of handfuls)
Coarse black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or ground chicken
1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (2 palmfuls)
2 teaspoons ground cumin (eyeball it in the palm of your hand)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (a couple of handfuls)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (a couple of handfuls)
EVOO, for drizzling
4 flat breads or pita breads, plain or flavored, warm

1
Bring 2 inches of water to a boil and salt it.
2
Add the lentils and cook for 22 minutes, or until tender.
3
Drain the lentils.
4
While the lentils cook, combine the garlic and shallots with the lemon juice and vinegar in a bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
5
Add the cumin and EVOO, then add the lentils, radishes, and parsley.
6
Toss to dress the salad.
7
Add the black pepper.
8
Adjust the salt and pepper and reserve until ready to serve.
9
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
While the lentils work, in a bowl, combine the ground lamb or chicken with the chopped onions, grill seasoning, cumin, mint, and parsley.
11
Drizzle the meat with EVOO and mound the mixture together, then score it with your hand to divide the meat evenly.
12
Form 8 small patties, 1 inch thick and 2 or 3 inches across, and add the patties to the hot skillet.
13
Cook the mini lamb patties for 2 minutes on each side for medium doneness, 4 minutes on each side for fully cooked chicken patties.
14
Serve a mound of salad with 2 patties and 1 warm flat bread or pita per serving.

526

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt, 1 cup dried lentils, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Garlic and Mint Lamb or Chicken Patties on Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Garlic and Mint Lamb or Chicken Patties on Lentil Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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