Monday, March 10, 2008

Lamb and Turkey Burgers



My husband makes good turkey and lamb burgers. Here are his recipes.

Lamb Burgers:

minced lamb 1 lb
finely chopped cilantro(coriander leaves) - 1 bunch
finely chopped garlic - 4 to 5 cloves
cumin powder - 1 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
garam masala -1/4 tsp
red pepper flakes or red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
2 jalapeƱos finely chopped
3tbsp of bread crumbs
salsa 2tbsp
1 egg
mint paste -1tsp (optional)
pepper
salt
whole wheat pocket pitas - 2
shredded lettuce -2 cups
feta cheese - 1 cup
Tzatziki sauce - 1 cup
Preheat grill. Mix all the ingredients and make 4 patties. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done.
Cut pita into halfs and tuck each lamb burger inside a pita pocket. Top with a lettuce, onions, feta cheese and Tzatziki sauce and enjoy.

Mini Turkey Burgers:

minced turkey 1 lb
finely chopped cilantro(coriander leaves) - 1 bunch
finely chopped garlic - 4 to 5 cloves
cumin powder - 1 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
red pepper flakes - 1/2 tsp
3tbsp of bread crumbs
1 egg
pepper
salt
whole wheat pocket pitas - 2
shredded lettuce -2 cups
feta cheese - 1 cup
Tzatziki sauce - 1 cup
Preheat grill. Mix all the ingredients and make 2" patties. Grill burgers until well done.
Cut pita into halfs and tuck 2 to 3 mini turkey burgers inside a pita pocket. Top with a lettuce, onions, feta cheese and Tzatziki sauce and enjoy.

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