WEEKEND TREATS

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Lamb burgers with tzatziki

Preparation and cooking time

• Prep:15 mins
• Cook:25 mins
• Easy
• Serves 4

Homemade burgers are always a winner - try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties

Ingredients

• 25g bulghar wheat
• 500g extra-lean lamb mince
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 garlic clove , very finely crushed (optional)
• oil , for brushing
• large burger buns , sliced tomato and red onion, to serve

For the tzatziki

• 5cm piece cucumber , deseeded and coarsely grated
• 200g pot thick Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped mint , plus a handful of leaves to serve

Method

STEP 1

Tip the bulghar into a pan, cover with water and boil for 10 mins. Drain really well in a sieve, pressing out any excess water.

STEP 2

To make the tzatziki, squeeze and discard the juice from the cucumber, then mix into the yogurt with the chopped mint and a little salt.

STEP 3

Work the bulghar into the lamb with the spices, garlic (if using) and seasoning, then shape into 4 burgers. Brush with a little oil and fry or barbecue for about 5 mins each side until cooked all the way through. Serve in the buns (toasted if you like) with the tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and a few mint leaves.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking