Burgers With Ricotta Cheese Spread

Submitted by Kerrie227

"This recipe I made up in desperation for something different on my low carb/low fat diet. Minced beef, chicken or pork could be used instead of lamb Add other herbs & spices as desired"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12 burgers
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 250 g ground lamb
• 2 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili sauce, to taste (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt & pepper
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons fresh ricotta
• cayenne pepper

directions

1. Squeeze out any liquid from the grated vegetables.
2. In a large bowl mix together the first 9 ingredients. Add egg and mix thoroughly.
3. In a hot fry pan place egg rings & spray with cooking oil, ensure egg rings are coated all over.
4. Place spoonfuls of burger mixture in each egg ring until full.
5. Cook approximately 3 minutes, remove egg rings & carefully turn over and cook a further 2 – 3 minutes.
6. Mix ricotta cheese & cayenne pepper together.
7. Serving Suggestions.
8. Place burger on plate top with some ricotta spread, slice of tomato & cucumber.
9. Serve above combination in between two slices of grilled eggplant.