LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI

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Homemade burgers are always a winner - try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

25g bulghar wheat
500g extra-lean lamb mince
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 garlic clove , very finely crushed (optional)
oil , for brushing
large burger buns , sliced tomato and red onion, to serve
5cm piece cucumber , deseeded and coarsely grated
200g pot thick Greek yogurt
2 tbsp chopped mint , plus a handful of leaves to serve

Steps:

Tip the bulghar into a pan, cover with water and boil for 10 mins. Drain really well in a sieve, pressing out any excess water.
To make the tzatziki, squeeze and discard the juice from the cucumber, then mix into the yogurt with the chopped mint and a little salt.
Work the bulghar into the lamb with the spices, garlic (if using) and seasoning, then shape into 4 burgers. Brush with a little oil and fry or barbecue for about 5 mins each side until cooked all the way through. Serve in the buns (toasted if you like) with the tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and a few mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium