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Lamb Burgers with Grilled Eggplant & Herby Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Makes 2 burgers

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.