Pine Nut Lamb Burger

The Pine Nut Lamb Burger is a flavorful twist on traditional burgers, combining tender ground lamb with the rich, nutty flavor of pine nuts. Topped with fresh herbs and a creamy tahini sauce, this dish offers a delicious taste of Lebanese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Ground lamb - 400 grams
• Pine nuts - 50 grams, lightly toasted
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon, for cooking
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons (for tahini sauce)
• Pita bread - 2 pieces, for serving
• Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) - as desired, for serving

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, toasted pine nuts, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Divide the lamb mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 2.5 cm thick.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the lamb patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
5. Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
6. To serve, place each lamb burger in a pita pocket, drizzle with tahini sauce, and add fresh vegetables as desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Lamb is a rich source of high-quality protein, essential for muscle building and repair.
• Pine nuts are packed with healthy fats and antioxidants, beneficial for heart health.

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