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The Perfect Garlic Lamb Burgers with Cucumber Dressing
Eleanor Craig
This unusual Garlic Lamb Burgers with Cucumber Dressing recipe makes really mouthwatering burgers.
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Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek
Servings
4
people
Calories
773
kcal
Ingredients
US Customary
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TO MAKE THE BURGER:
2
pounds
ground lamb (minced lamb)
2
cloves
garlic
-
minced
1
teaspoon
dried thyme
1
small
green onions (scallions or green shallots)
-
or ¼ yellow onion, finely chopped
4
pieces
pita bread pockets
-
lightly toasted
½
teaspoon
salt
⅛
teaspoon
ground black pepper
TO MAKE THE CUCUMBER DRESSING:
1
cup
Greek yogurt
1
teaspoon
mint
-
chopped, fresh
½
medium
cucumber
-
de-seeded, thinly sliced
¼
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Heat the barbeque grill to medium-hot.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and set them to one side.
Combine the lamb with garlic, thyme, shallot, salt, and black pepper.
Shape 4 patties out of this mixture, about ¾-inch thick.
Cook them on the barbeque grill for 5 or 6 minutes per side or until done.
Serve them in pita pockets with creamy dressing.
Nutrition
Calories:
773
kcal
Carbohydrates:
35
g
Protein:
50
g
Fat:
48
g
Saturated Fat:
23
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18
g
Trans Fat:
4
g
Cholesterol:
168
mg
Sodium:
930
mg
Potassium:
202
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
2
g
Vitamin A:
31
IU
Vitamin C:
2
mg
Calcium:
138
mg
Iron:
4
mg
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