Hambúrguer de Cordeiro

Hambúrguer de Cordeiro is a delicious gluten-free Brazilian lamb burger infused with vibrant herbs and spices, offering a rich flavor profile. Perfectly grilled and served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce, it’s a delightful twist on the classic burger.

Ingredients

• Ground lamb - 400 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (for grilling)
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste (for sauce)
• Pepper - to taste (for sauce)
• Lettuce leaves - 4 (for serving)
• Tomato - 1, sliced (for serving)
• Onion - 1/2, sliced (for serving)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape them into patties about 2 cm thick.
3. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the mint yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Once cooked, remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
6. To serve, place each patty on a lettuce leaf and top with sliced tomato and onion. Drizzle with mint yogurt sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats that are essential for brain health.

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