Pistachio Lamb Burger with Tzatziki

By lorik

Ingredients

• Pistachio Lamb Burgers:
• 3/4 cup pistachios, shelled
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Tzatziki:
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 small seedless cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

For Burgers:
1. Finely grind pistachios in food processor. In a bowl, combine ground pistachios with lamb and spices, mixing with your hands just until combined. Divide mixture into four portions and gently pat into a burger shape. Cook on a hot grill about 4 minutes per side. Serve on grilled buns with tzatziki sauce.

For Sauce:
Combine all ingredients and chill for an hour before serving.