Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Burgers

This Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Burger combines tender minced lamb with chickpeas and a blend of aromatic spices to create a rich and satisfying burger. Served on wholemeal rolls with fresh vegetables, it's a delicious fusion of Mediterranean and North African flavours.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chilling 20

Total Time 47

Servings Burgers

Ingredients

1 slice wholemeal bread
1 large egg free range / beaten
400 g chickpeas can/drained
450 g minced lean lamb
1 large onion grated
1 tsp dried mint heaped
2 tsp cumin
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp chilli flakes
8 large wholemeal rolls split
100 g lettuce
4 large tomatoes sliced
1 medium red onion sliced

Instructions

Crumble the bread and add to the beaten egg, set aside but mix occasionally until the bread has absorbed all the egg.
1 slice wholemeal bread, 1 large egg
Meanwhile In a large bowl thoroughly mash half the chickpeas then roughly mash the other half and stir together.
400 g chickpeas
Add the lamb, onion, mint, garlic, cumin and chili flakes and mix, then add the egg and bread mixture and mix well - the best way is by hand, squidging everything together.
450 g minced lean lamb, 1 large onion, 1 tsp dried mint, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 4 cloves garlic
Form into 8 burgers (approx. 8 cm diameter and 2½ cm thick) and put on a plate or tray, cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, an hour or two is better.
Carefully place burgers on a BBQ, griddle pan or under the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Once you place them on a griddle or BBQ don't move or turn them until they've had chance to form a crust (4-5 minutes). Once cooked put on a plate and cover with foil.
Toast the buns if desired then build your burgers with the lettuce, tomato and onion.
100 g lettuce, 4 large tomatoes, 1 medium red onion, 8 large wholemeal rolls

Notes

Recipe tips:

Works well with beef mince or for a lower-fat version use turkey mince.

Try with pitta bread rather than rolls and drizzle with tatziki.

Freezing instructions: Freeze in individually wrapped portions with greaseproof paper between each burger.

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