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Lamb and Parsley Patties

3.8

(5)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb (not too lean)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled, or to taste
2 tablespoons grated onion
a pinch of cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

For the sauce

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves,or to taste, if desired
romaine, rinsed and spun dry,for lining the plates
pita loaves , halved, as an accompaniment if desired

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl combine the lamb, the parsley, the coriander, the mint, the onion, the cinnamon, the cumin, and salt and pepper to taste, knead the mixture with your hands until it is combined well, and chill it, covered, for 15 minutes. Form the mixture into eight 3-inch oval patties, about 1-1/2 inches thick, with moistened hands, and on the lightly oiled rack of a broiler pan broil the patties under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the lamb is just cooked through.

    Step 2

    Make the sauce while the lamb is broiling: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the mint, and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 3

    Divide the patties between 2 plates lined with romaine and serve them with the yogurt sauce and the pita loaves.

TagsMediterraneanGround LambLambMeatParsleyHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerNut FreeEasyBroilGourmet
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