Lamb Burger with Yogurt, Feta, and Lemon Zucchini
Serves: 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 hamburger buns
- A few leaves of Boston lettuce
- A few mint leaves
Lamb Patties:
- 600g ground lamb
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) La Belle Excuse Dried Mountain Oregano
- 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) sumac
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) La Belle Excuse Roasted Garlic and White Balsamic Mustard
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de Sel, to taste
Greek Yogurt and Feta Sauce:
- 250 ml (1 cup) plain Greek yogurt
- 85 ml (1/3 cup) crumbled feta cheese
- Zest of one lemon
- 85 ml (1/3 cup) finely chopped mint
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
Zucchinis:
- 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- 7.5 ml (1/2 tablespoon) La Belle Excuse Lemon and White Balsamic Vinegar
- La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de Sel, to taste
Steps
Greek Yogurt and Feta Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients. Season with pepper.
- Set aside in the refrigerator.
Zucchinis:
- In a cast iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) over medium-high heat, soften the zucchinis in olive oil with garlic until golden brown. Season with salt.
- Add lemon vinegar, let reduce for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Lamb Patties:
- Preheat the barbecue to high heat. Oil the grill.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Shape into 4 patties using your hands.
- Grill the patties on the barbecue for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Toast the buns.
- Spread the inside of the buns with yogurt sauce, then add lettuce leaves. Place the patties on top and distribute the zucchinis. Garnish with mint leaves and close the burgers.