Mediterranean Lamb Burger
The Mediterranean flavors in this burger make a great alternative to a traditional burger for summer parties.
Servings 4
Calories 657kcal
Ingredients
For the lamb burger:
- 1½ pounds ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For serving:
- 2 pitas, halved
- ½ cup tzatziki, get the recipe here
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (packed) baby spinach
Instructions
For the lamb burger:
- Add the American lamb, parsley, oregano, mint, salt, dill and pepper to a large mixing bowl, using your hands to gently mix. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Place patties on the grate and grill for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare burgers. Remove to a wood cutting board to rest.
For serving:
- Open each half of a pita and spread a spoonful of the tzatziki on the inside of the pocket then add a patty. In a small bowl stir together the feta and sun-dried tomatoes and divide the mixture among the pitas then top with red onion and spinach. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4mg