Harissa Lamb Burgers with Whipped Feta and Rainbow Ribbons
Main Ingredients: Lamb
Yield: 4 burgers
Recipe courtesy of Lauren Katz, Finalist in the 2016 Nikos® "Wave of Flavor" recipe contest
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- 4 burgers
Ingredients
BURGER PATTIES
- 16 ounces ground lamb
- 4 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled
- 1 tbsp. prepared Harissa spread
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 large hamburger buns or rolls, split and toasted
WHIPPED FETA SPREAD
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 4 ounces feta cheese
RAINBOW RIBBONS
- 1 seedless cucumber, cut into thin strips and spiralized
- 1 carrot, cut into thin strips or spiralized
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1/2 tsp. Harissa, prepared
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Directions
- Preheat and grease outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan to medium-high.
- Combine all burger patty ingredients, mixing gently until well combined. Form into 4 large burger patties. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, until desired internal temperature is achieved. Set aside.
- In a large food processor, combine all whipped feta spread ingredients and process until smooth. Spread a generous amount of whipped feta on each burger bun.
- Combine all Rainbow Ribbon ingredients in a mixing bowl. Toss well to coat vegetables with dressing.
- To assemble burgers, place grilled patties on top of bun bottoms, top with rainbow ribbons, and place feta spread bun on top. Serve warm and enjoy!
