MINTED LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA AND HUMMUS

 

Makes 4 Servings

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup minced fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 7 to 8 ounce block feta cheese, sliced

4 kaiser rolls, split, lightly toasted
8 onion slices
4 romaine lettuce leaves
Purchased hummus or Yogurt Garlic Sauce

1. Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl; shape into four 4-inch-diameter patties.

2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties until desired doneness on first side (approximately 4 minutes for medium rare). Flip patties over and top with feta cheese. Continue cooking to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare. If a grill isn't available, burgers can also be pan sauteed.

3. Place burger on bun and top with onion, lettuce and hummus or Yogurt-Garlic Sauce from the Lamb Soulvaki recipe from this website