1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion -- coarsely grated
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
4 toasted hamburger buns
4 slices tomato -- (for garnish)
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt -- drained
Instructions:
If you are tired of beef yet looking for a great-tasting burger, here's
a splendid choice, easily mixed up with lots of fresh mint, onion
and garlic. The fresh mint is essential for an exciting burst of flavor
in these luscious patties. Chop the leaves coarsely with a good, sharp
knife so that they will stay nice and green. For a Garnish, nothing
goes better than plain yogurt and ripe tomato slices. Drain the yogurt
through a strainer lined with cheesecloth for one hour before serving.
1. Prepare hot coals for grilling. 2. Place the ground lamb in a bowl
and mix well with onion, garlic and chopped mint, being sure not to
over-mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently form the mixture
into 4 patties. 3. Grill the burgers over hot coals, 3" from heat,
for about 4 minutes per side for rare meat or 5 minutes per side for
medium-rare. 4. Serve the lamb burgers immediately on buns topped
with a tomato slice and a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
