Mediterranean Burger Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix the ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape in to large patties. Set aside. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• Cook the lamb and beef patties on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place the slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
• Spread yogurt sauce over the sliced ciabatta rolls. Assemble each burger by placing the patty on the the roll, and dividing the feta cheese slices over the patties. Top with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• To make the burgers, combine the ground beef, egg, dried basil and oregano, breadcrumbs, ketchup, garlic, onion and feta in a large bowl and shape into 4 burger patties.
• Grill or sauté in a pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Cook on 1 side for 7 minutes, then turn over and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until beef is done.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth.
• Serve the burgers with the sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGER

Steps:

• Heat oil; cook capsicum and onion for 8-10 minutes or until soft and golden, stir in passata, season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Preheat an oiled BBQ.
• Remove casings from sausages and place sausage mince in a mixing bowl, add basil and parmesan; mix well to combine.
• Shape mixture into 4 patties, cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until done.
• Place spinach on base of rolls, top with patties, then capsicum mixture and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut the capsicum into large pieces, removing the seeds and membrane. Place, skin-side up, under a hot grill untilthe skin blackens and blisters. Cool in a plastic bag, then peel and cut into thick strips.
• Combine the mince, egg, onion, garlic,pine nuts, fresh herbs, cumin and chili sauce in a large bow. Mix with your hands and roll into four even-sized balls. Press the balls into large patties about 9cm in diameter.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cok the patties over medium heat for 6 minutes each side, or until well browned and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
• Halve the rolls and toast both sides. Spread the cut sides of the rolls with hummus, then lay rocket leaves, roasted capcisum and cucumber ribbons over the base. Place a patty on the salad and top with the other half of the roll. Serve with chili sauce.