Lamb, Mint & Feta Burgers
Spring is finally in the air and I have chosen a lamb recipe as it is seasonal and delicious. These little burgers are ideal for both you and your children - they are full of flavour and as per all our recipes, they really don't take long to make. Little ones will enjoy helping shape the burgers - ideal to help keep them busy during the Easter holidays!
Lamb is lower in saturated fat than beef, and as feta is a sheep's milk cheese it is often better tolerated for those who are sensitive to dairy. These would be delicious served with sweet potato wedges and some green veg, and perhaps with a lovely minty tzatziki (recipe to follow soon!).
Makes 8 burgers
400g lamb mince
2 teaspoons ground cumin
A generous handful fresh mint
100g feta
1/4 zest of a lemon (optional)
Method
Place your mince into a bowl and crumble over the feta - I would crumble quite small as large lumps can be quite salty. Add in the cumin and lemon zest, chop up your mint and combine all together. Season with some pepper.
Shape into burgers.
Heat a little oil in a non stick frying pan and when warm add in some burgers (dont over crowd the pan as it will prevent it from getting a nice golden brown colour.) Cook for 4 -5 minutes per side or until cooked through (if unsure just cut into the thickest looking one and check).
Delicious served with a side of broccoli and sweet potato chips
