Lamb Burgers with Grilled Eggplant & Herby Yogurt Sauce
A quick, easy dinner that feels a little elevated from your usual burger night. These juicy lamb burgers are packed with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, layered with smoky grilled eggplant, peppery arugula, salty feta, and a creamy yogurt sauce. It’s fresh, bold, and comes together fast – perfect for when you want something different without overthinking it.
Lamb Burgers with Grilled Eggplant & Herby Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 400 grams ground lamb
- 1 handful fresh cilantro finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt & pepper
- Burger buns
- Handful of arugula
- Feta cheese I like to slice it onto the patty, but you can crumble it
- 1 eggplant sliced widthwise into ~1/2-inch rounds
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- For the yogurt sauce:
- 1/2 cup thick Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground lamb with cilantro, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into two patties.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your BBQ (or grill pan). Cook the lamb burgers for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Grill the eggplant at the same time until tender and nicely charred, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toast your buns if you like. Spread the yogurt sauce, add the lamb patty, grilled eggplant, arugula, and feta. Finish with another spoon of sauce if you’re feeling it.
