Mediterranean Lamb Burgers Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 -ounce container plain yogurt; 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste; 1 1/2 pounds fresh ground lamb from the shoulder; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives; 2 ripe medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese; 6 pita, each split halfway around edge to form a pocket

Servings: persons

1 12 -ounce container plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh ground lamb from the shoulder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
2 ripe medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
6 pita, each split halfway around edge to form a pocket

1
Make yogurt sauce: Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes.
2
Transfer drained yogurt to a small bowl and stir in garlic paste and mint.
3
Make burgers: Prepare grill.
4
In a bowl gently but thoroughly combine the lamb, garlic, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper.
5
Grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
6
In a bowl combine olives, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and red wine vinegar.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer burgers to pita pockets and sprinkle with goat cheese.
9
Top with chopped salad.
10
Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 -ounce container plain yogurt, 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste, 1 1/2 pounds fresh ground lamb from the shoulder, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

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