QEM: Lamb Burger with Pesto Tzatziki

Finished product! (I promise a burger is under the tzatizki

When you get a pound of lamb for 2 dollars on clearance, you gotta come up with a new recipe and boy I sure did!

This recipe is of course quick and easy and also fun to make. Not to mention delicious!


PREP TIME: 10-15 minutes

MARINATE TIME: at least a few hours, maybe overnight

COOK TIME: 10 minutes


LAMB BURGERS

INGREDIENTS: I didn't give measurements as I rarely use them. I eyeball and modify passed on what spices I like and don't like

• lamb
• shallots
• parsley
• mint
• cilantro
• rosemary
• coriander
• oregano
• minced garlic or garlic powder
• 1 T of dijon mustard
• feta cheese
• cumin
• 1 t of dill
  
  
  INSTRUCTIONS:
  • In a bowl, add all ingredients and mix thoroughly 
  • form 4 patties 
  • let it set at least an hour, up to overnight to allow flavors to mix
  • Grill on stove or a grill
    
    TZATZIKI
    While the burgers are settling or cooking, mix together:
    • extra shallots
    • lime juice to taste
    • garlic
    • feta cheese
    • a bit of parsley and mint
  • 
    PESTO TOPPING
    While burgers are settling or cooking, mix together in the Food processor:
    • leftover mint and parsley
    • 1 t of red pepper flakes
    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    • feta cheese
  • 
    All ready to serve!
    
    I served mine over a bed of lettuce, topping with pesto, tzatziki, parsley , feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and a bit of olive oil! 
    
    As always, feel free to add and take away what you can find and what you have. Sadly I couldn't find any mint so it was left out this time! 
    
    

Gather all your ingredients

Mix it all together (sorry it's blurry!)

Form into 4 burgers and let sit for 1 hour-overnight

Gather ingredients for tzatziki and pesto

Mix together in a bowl (or use the leftover yogurt container to save on dishes)

All ready! (Served on a bed of lettuce and with corn)