Name: Spiced Lamb Patties with Nutty Garlic Sauce
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1/4 cup almond butter; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more; 1 pound ground lamb, preferably shoulder; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced; 1/4 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced; 2 radishes, thinly sliced; 4 pita bread or flatbreads; Mixed tender herb leaves (such as cilantro and mint; for serving

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Spiced Lamb Patties with Nutty Garlic SaucePhoto by Christina Holmes

You'll love this spiced alternaburger with its fresh finishes; kids will love the handheld dinner.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely grated

1/4 cup almond butter

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

1 pound ground lamb, preferably shoulder

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced

1/4 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced

2 radishes, thinly sliced

4 pita bread or flatbreads

Mixed tender herb leaves (such as cilantro and mint; for serving

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk garlic, almond butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
Step 2
Using your hands, gently mix lamb, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl just to combine. Form into twelve 3/4"-thick patties.
Step 3
Heat a dry large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook patties, pressing slightly to flatten, until browned on the outside but still pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; let rest 5 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, toss cabbage, cucumber, radishes, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Serve lamb patties with pita bread, salad, herbs, and reserved sauce.

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