Open-Faced Harissa Lamb Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 None small eggplant, finely chopped
    2 None large tomatoes, finely chopped
    1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
    None None Harissa Lamb Burgers
    1 lb ground lamb
    2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
    1 None egg, lightly beaten
    1 1/2 tbsp harissa paste
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 tbsp oil
    1/3 cup mayonnaise
    4 None lavash or other thin flat bread
    2 oz mixed greens
    1.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Preparation
    To make the eggplant-tomato salsa, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Saute eggplant for 5-6 mins, until softened and lightly browned. Let cool. Transfer to a bowl. Mix in tomatoes and mint. Season. Set aside.
    Combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tbsp harissa, garlic and cinnamon. Season. Shape into 8 burger patties. Cover and chill until required.
    Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, cook patties for 5-6 mins per side, or until cooked to your liking. Drain on paper towels.
    Combine mayonnaise with remaining harissa. Fold each piece of bread in half. Top each with mixed greens, a burger patty, harissa mayonnaise and salsa. Crumble feta over top to serve.

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