Lemon Pine Nut Lamb Patties Food

LEMON & PINE NUT LAMB PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine the lamb mince, pine nuts, mint, lemon rind, cumin and egg in a large bowl, and mix until well-combined. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into 6cm (just over 2 inch) patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
• Preheat a BBQ plate on medium, lightly spray the patties with olive oil, cook on the BBQ plate for 5-6 minutes, each side or until they are cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil, to keep warm.
• To make the Tabouli: Place the burghul in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Then use a fork to separate the grains of burghul; add the tomatoes, mint, parsley and shallots, and stir well until all the ingredients are combined.
• To serve: Divide the tabouli among the serving plates, top with the patties and babaghannoush, and serve with lemon wedges.

LAMB PATTIES MOROCCAN STYLE WITH HARISSA SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add all of the ingredients except the vegetable oil and harissa sauce. Blend the mixture thoroughly by hand.
• Shape the mixture into 8 equal-size patties similar to hamburgers.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold all of the patties. Two pans may be necessary.
• Add the patties to the skillet. Cook them over medium-high heat about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the degree of doneness desired. Drain on paper towels and serve with the harissa sauce on the side.

LAMB PATTIES WITH FATTOUSH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan, large skillet, or outdoor grill over med-high heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together the lamb, onion, spices, tomato paste, hot sauce, salt, pepper, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
• Form twelve 2 to 2 ½ inch balls.
• Flatten the balls into patties and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
• Grill the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Hold the cooked patties on a plate under foil.
• In a large, shallow platter mix the mint, cilantro, parsley, romaine, and arugula with the tomatoes, radishes, scallions, cucumbers, and bell pepper.
• Dress the salad with lemon juice and salt; toss, then dress with extra-virgin olive oil to taste.
• Top the salad with the lamb patties and serve.

SPICY LAMB PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• In a bowl, mix the lamb, green onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, red pepper, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes on each side, or until done.