Lunch: Spiced Lamb Patties with Nutty Garlic Sauce

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

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Spiced Lamb Patties with Nutty Garlic Sauce

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Meanwhile, toss cabbage, cucumber, radishes, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Serve lamb patties with pita bread, salad, herbs, and reserved sauce.

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