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In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, shallots, mint, garlic, salt, cumin, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the cinnamon and mix gently but thoroughly to combine.
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Using your hands, shape the mixture into 6 wide patties about 1/2-inch thick and transfer to a large plate or a platter.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
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Make the feta dip: Combine the remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, feta cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl and stir to blend well.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight to allow flavors to blend.
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When ready to cook the burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high.
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Brush the burgers on both sides with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
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When the grill is hot, add the burgers and cook for about 4 minutes on each side for medium.
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Transfer the burgers to a platter and cover loosely with foil.
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Place the buns, cut sides down, and in batches if necessary, in the hot skillets and cook until warmed through and slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
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Serve the buns with the cooked burgers and spoon some of the feta spread over each burger.
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Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced roasted peppers if desired, and serve immediately.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, shallots, mint, garlic, salt, cumin, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the cinnamon and mix gently but thoroughly to combine.
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Using your hands, shape the mixture into 6 wide patties about 1/2-inch thick and transfer to a large plate or a platter.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
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Make the feta dip: Combine the remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, feta cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl and stir to blend well.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight to allow flavors to blend.
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When ready to cook the burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high.
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Brush the burgers on both sides with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
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When the grill is hot, add the burgers and cook for about 4 minutes on each side for medium.
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Transfer the burgers to a platter and cover loosely with foil.
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Place the buns, cut sides down, and in batches if necessary, in the hot skillets and cook until warmed through and slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
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Serve the buns with the cooked burgers and spoon some of the feta spread over each burger.
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Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced roasted peppers, if desired, and serve immediately.
