Winner of our Facebook Recipe Contest:
Guest Blogger: Rob Pivarnik, a huge fan off all things minty, helps you exercise your brain as the editor of a crossword/variety-puzzle magazine. When not spending "way too much time on Facebook," he enjoys travel, photography, cooking, and spending his summer weekends with friends who live in the sixteenth century. His recipe for lamb burgers is approved by his two cats, Isis and Puck, who won't leave him alone until they get some.
One of my favorite recipes including mint is a simple one for LAMB BURGERS!
Minted Lamb Burgers
- 1 lb. ground lamb (let come near to room temperature)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup (loosely packed) mint leaves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- olive oil
Directions
- Finely mince garlic and mint.
- Mix in salt & pepper.
- Add to ground lamb.
- Make 4 patties.
- Brush tops lightly with olive oil.
Broil 6 minutes. Flip. Brush tops with olive oil. Broil 6 more minutes. Serve.
Serving suggestions:
If serving as an entree, add a side of roasted pear filled with a mix of plain yogurt & mint jelly or with sliced cucumbers and a tahini mayo for dipping.
If serving as a sandwich, add a slice of fresh pear or apple and a slice of brie.
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