Advertisement

Backyard Mediterranean burgers

0

  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time15 mins
  • Makes4 servings
*PLUS Grilling Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 egg

  • 500 g ground beef, or ground lamb

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, cilantro or parsley

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander, optional

Instructions

  • Lightly oil grill. Heat barbecue to medium. Whisk egg in a large bowl. Crumble in beef. Sprinkle with onion, basil, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and ground coriander. Using your hands or a large wooden spoon, mix just until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Shape into 4 burgers about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick. Grill with lid closed until firm when pressed and well done, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Serve in warm pitas topped with honey-mustard mayonnaise, cucumber, tomato and watercress or spinach.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 242, Protein 19.6g, Carbohydrates 3.4g, Fat 16.4g, Fibre 0.8g, Sodium 366mg.

This Mediterranean-style burger is as easy to make as a regular one, and it has layers of flavour. Delicious on a grilled pita with a honey mustard-mayonnaise or tzatziki spread.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement