California Dreamin' Lamb Burgers - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.