Greek Lamb Burgers
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Greek Lamb Burger
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1/4 | cup pine nuts |
| 1 | pound ground lamb |
| 1/4 | cup finely chopped yellow onion |
| 3 | cloves garlic, minced, divided |
| 3/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1/4 | cup plain yogurt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon sugar |
| 4 | slices red onion (1/4 inch thick) |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 8 | pumpernickel bread slices |
| 12 | thin cucumber slices |
| 4 | tomato slices |
PREPARATION:
- Prepare grill for direct cooking. Meanwhile, heat small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pine nuts; cook 30 to 45 seconds until light brown, shaking pan occasionally.
- Combine lamb, pine nuts, yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. Combine yogurt, sugar and remaining 1 clove garlic in small bowl; set aside.
- Brush 1 side of each patty and red onion slice with oil; place on grid, oiled sides down. Brush tops with oil. Grill, on covered grill, over medium-hot coals 8 to 10 minutes for medium or to desired doneness, turning halfway through grilling time. Place bread on grid to toast during last few minutes of grilling time; grill 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Top 4 bread slices with patties and red onion slices; top each with 3 cucumber slices and 1 tomato slice. Dollop evenly with yogurt mixture. Top sandwiches with remaining 4 bread slices. Serve immediately.
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