Description
Low FODMAP Lamb Burgers with Tahini Sauce and Feta Herb Salad – A delicious Mediterranean-inspired burger made with juicy ground lamb, fresh herbs, feta, and a tangy tahini sauce, served with a refreshing herb salad.
Ingredients
Tahini Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (112 g) tahini
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil, or purchased equivalent
- 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup (60 ml to 120 ml) warm water
- Kosher salt
Lamb Burger:
- 1– pound (455 g) ground lamb
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, green parts only
- 1 tablespoon Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil, or purchased equivalent, plus extra
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 2 cups (150 g) shredded lettuce, such as Iceberg or Romaine
- 1 cup (64 g) chopped scallions, green parts only
- 1/2 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, ends trimmed and discarded, sliced thinly crosswise
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
- 1/3 cup (12 g) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2-ounce (55 g) feta, crumbled
- A few black or green olives; optional
- Vinaigrette; optional
Instructions
- Tahini Sauce: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and oil. Add warm water to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and set aside.
- Lamb Burgers: Combine lamb, scallions, oil, herbs, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form 4 patties and cook until done.
- Salad: Toss lettuce, scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, herbs, and feta. Dress with vinaigrette if desired.
- Place a burger on each salad mound, drizzle with Tahini Sauce, and serve.
Notes
- Cucumbers, garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, lettuce, bell peppers, scallions, and tomatoes are low FODMAP friendly.
- Refer to Monash University & FODMAP Friendly apps for precise FODMAP information.
- Customize toppings and seasonings based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 37g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 83mg