Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce
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Add a dash of exotic to your next barbecue and try this Moroccan lamb burger recipe. These lamb burgers are seasoned with tasty turmeric and cumin, so they have a rich tasty flavor that really pops. The yogurt mint sauce is refreshing and light, so it pairs well with the Moroccan-inspired lamb. This recipe can easily be made gluten-free if you choose gluten-free buns and use Greek yogurt. These burgers were a hit at our house and only took 25 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic ground lamb
- 1 large yellow onion, finely minced (I pulse mine in the food processor several times)
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 5 gluten-free hamburger buns (I like Udi's)
- Yogurt Sauce
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Nutrition Information Per Serving
From the kitchen of: The Healthy Maven