Name: California Dreamin' Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground lamb; 2 tablespoons coarsely grated onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, grated; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pitted; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt; 4 toasted whole whole wheat rolls or 4 hot dog buns; 4 slices thick ripe tomatoes, for garnish; 1/2 cup alfalfa sprout, for garnish

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California Dreamin' Lamb Burgers created by Bergy

Here's a tempting alternative to beef burgers and just in time for your summer cookouts! Originally from a food section of a local paper.

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ingredients

1 lb lean ground lamb
2 tablespoons coarsely grated onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
4 toasted whole whole wheat rolls or 4 hot dog buns
4 slices thick ripe tomatoes, for garnish
¹⁄₂ cup alfalfa sprout, for garnish

directions

Prepare coals for grilling or heat gas grill.
Lightly combine the lamb, onion, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper; form into four patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
In a separate bowl, mash the avocado with the lemon juice and yogurt.
Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
Grill the burgers 3 inches from the heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare meat.
Serve immediately on toasted rolls topped with the reserved avocado mixture, a tomato slice, and alfalfa sprouts.

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"Here's a tempting alternative to beef burgers and just in time for your summer cookouts! Originally from a food section of a local paper."

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photo by Bergy

1/3/2006

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review by Bergy

1/3/2006

It is rare that I can get round lamb so when I see it I snap it up - then I found this recipe however in my haste i suddenly realized that I didn't have an avocado nor sprouts so it was reall an UnCalifornia dreamin": burger. It was delicous even without the sauce. The lemon parsley onion give a great flavor to the lamb. I garnished it with tomato, lettuce and mushrooms on the side. I will make this again with all the trimmings

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creation by Leslie in Texas

6/13/2003

Here's a tempting alternative to beef burgers and just in time for your summer cookouts! Originally from a food section of a local paper.