Name: Greek Lamb Burgers with Spinach and Red Onion Salad
Prep time: 25 minutes Total
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/3 pounds ground lamb; 4 hamburger buns or small ciabatta rolls; 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 1/3 cups crumbled feta cheese; 4 1/4-inch-thick red onion slices; 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe information

Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

2 teaspoons paprika

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 1/3 pounds ground lamb

4 hamburger buns or small ciabatta rolls

1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves

1 1/3 cups crumbled feta cheese

4 1/4-inch-thick red onion slices

1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1
Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in medium bowl; mix in lamb. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cook patties in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side for medium.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil buns until golden, about 2 minutes. Top each bun bottom with burger. Toss spinach, feta, onion, vinegar, and 11/2 tablespoons oil in bowl. Place salad atop burgers. Cover with bun tops, pressing firmly to compact.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 711.55; % Calories from Fat 53.0; Fat (g) 41.92; Saturated Fat (g) 17.25; Cholesterol (mg) 140.62; Carbohydrates (g) 42.48; Dietary Fiber (g) 3.13; Total Sugars (g) 5.05; Net Carbs (g) 39.35; Protein (g) 40.05

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsBurger Greek European Ground Lamb Lamb Meat Spinach Leafy Greens Vegetable Red Onion Onion Root Vegetable Feta Cheese Dairy Main Dinner Nut Free Easy Weeknight Meals Quick Sear Bon Appétit

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