LAMB BURGERS WITH PISTACHIO PESTO
Time in the Kitchen: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
1½ pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves
¼ cup chopped parsley
Pesto Ingredients:
1 garlic clove
1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste
¼ cup loosely packed mint leaves
a pinch of sea salt
Richer than your average burger, this dish is a nice change from the usual beef burger with mustard and ketchup. The pistachio pesto has such a
thick texture that you won't even miss the cheese.
Mix together the ground lamb with the remaining burger ingredients. Form four patties and pan-fry or grill them, about 4-6 minutes per side.
While the burgers are cooking, blend together pesto ingredients in a food processor.
Serve burgers with pesto drizzled on top.
Macronutrient Profile (per serving)