Middle Eastern lamb burgers with cumin yoghurt

Forget the takeaways! When in a hurry, Middle Eastern flavours make these lamb burgers a delicious addition to your weeknight dinner recipes.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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500g lean lamb mince
¼ cup dried wholegrain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground cumin, plus ½ teaspoon
1 teaspoon ground coriandercilantroX
¼ cup low-fat plain yoghurt
50g feta, crumbled
spray oil
4 wholegrain burger buns
3 cups iceberg lettuce
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 cup sliced beetrootbeetsX
½ telegraph cucumber, sliced

Instructions

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1 Place mince, breadcrumbs, first measure of cumin and coriander in a large bowl and mix until combined. Shape into four patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

2 In a small bowl combine yoghurt, second measure of cumin and feta.

3 Heat a non-stick fry pan and spray with oil. Fry patties for 3—4 minutes each side until cooked through.

4 Halve the buns and layer each with lettuce, lamb burger, cumin feta yoghurt, tomato, beetroot and cucumber. Add the bun top. Serve remaining lettuce on the side.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and buns and check ground spices are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 510 cal

Kilojoules 2140 kJ

Protein 43 g

Total fat 15 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 7 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 670 mg

Calcium 210 mg

Iron 4.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.