Pistachio Lamb Burger with Tzatziki
These Pistachio Lamb Burgers are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, featuring ground lamb mixed with fresh herbs and crunchy pistachios, served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Perfect for grilling season or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 42-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- Burger buns or pita bread
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped mint, chopped parsley, chopped pistachios, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, pepper, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into patties and place them on a plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help the patties firm up.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Toast the burger buns or pita bread on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a generous layer of tzatziki on the bottom half of each bun or pita. Top with a lamb patty, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Cover with the top half of the bun or fold the pita.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg