Lamb Burgers With Green Harissa Recipe

Name: Lamb Burgers With Green Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1/2 cup cooked white rice; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling; 4 hot green chiles, such as serranos or jalapenos, thinly sliced; 2 mild green chiles, such as Anaheim or yellow wax chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 scallions, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, smashed; Warm naan, chopped tomatoes and feta, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
4 hot green chiles, such as serranos or jalapenos, thinly sliced
2 mild green chiles, such as Anaheim or yellow wax chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed
Warm naan, chopped tomatoes and feta, for serving

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1.Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb with the cooked rice, egg and 1/4 cup of the cilantro. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and gently knead the meat to blend. Using lightly moistened hands, form the meat into 12 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the patties with olive oil.
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2.Grill the patties over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
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3.Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the hot and mild chiles with the scallions, garlic and the remaining 1/4 cup of cilantro and pulse until chopped. Add the 1/4 cup of olive oil and process to a chunky puree. Season the harissa with salt. Wrap the lamb in the warm naan with tomatoes and feta. Spoon some of the green harissa on top and serve.
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Make Ahead The green harissa can be refrigerated overnight.
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Suggested Pairing
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Lively, herb-scented red Cotes du Rhone.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground lamb, 1/2 cup cooked white rice, 1 large egg, beaten, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Lamb Burgers With Green Harissa 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.

Lamb Burgers With Green Harissa

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