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Minted Lamb Burgers with Feta and Hummus

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Minted Lamb Burgers with Feta and HummusBrian Leatart

Katy Hees of Santa Fe, New Mexico, writes: "Eating local, fresh, organic food is important to me. Lamb is one of my favorite meats, so I'm always trying to think of new ways to prepare it."

Here, lamb's classic partner — mint — is incorporated into the burger.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup minced fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 7- to 8-ounce block feta cheese, sliced
4 kaiser rolls, split, lightly toasted
8 onion slices
4 romaine lettuce leaves
Purchased hummus

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl; shape into four 4-inch-diameter patties. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet; cook until bottoms are well browned, about 3 minutes. Turn patties over and top with feta cheese. Continue cooking to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare.

    Step 2

    Place roll bottoms on plates. Top each with onion, burger, lettuce, another onion, and hummus. Press on roll tops.

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