Minty lamb burger

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins , plus chilling

Ingredients

½ small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint
450g lamb mince
¼ cup couscous
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
salt and pepper, to season
To serve
4 tablespoons natural low-fat yoghurt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped cucumber
½ red onion, diced
4 Greek flatbreads or tortillas

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Instructions

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1 Cook onion in oil until softened. Add garlic and cook for a few more minutes.

2 Stir in cumin and mint and cook for a few more minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add mince, couscous, parsley and seasoning.

3 Use damp hands to mix together. Shape into 4 x 2cm-thick patties. Grill patties on barbecue hotplate or in a non-stick pan for about 6-7 minutes each side.

4 For the dressing, mix yoghurt, mint, cucumber and onion. To assemble, place patties in flatbread with dressing. Serve with a sprig of mint and salad vegetables.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 385 cal

Kilojoules 1610 kJ

Protein 29 g

Total fat 17 g

Saturated fat 6 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 2 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 220 mg

Calcium 70 mg

Iron 3 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.