The Hungry Planet's Famous Lamb Burgers

Makes: 4 large patties

1 lb (450 g) ground local lamb

1 large egg

1 tsp (5 mL) salt

2 tsp (10 mL) minced local garlic

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped Italian parsley

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped garlic chives

4 crusty rolls

Herbed feta, lemon-garlic mayonnaise and fresh tomato relish (recipes below)

1. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and shape into 4 or 5 patties.

2. Chill until ready to grill.

3. Grill on gas or charcoal until interior temperature is 71 C (160 F).

4. Serve on a crusty roll with lemon-garlic mayo spread on the bottom half of the bun and herbed feta and fresh tomato relish on top of the patty.


Herbed Feta

Makes: about 3/4 cup (175 mL)

1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped Italian parsley

½ cup (125 mL) Clarmell on the Rideau soft chèvre

¼ cup (50 mL) crumbled Milkhouse Farm and Dairy feta

1 tsp (5 mL) dried Greek oregano

1. Combine all ingredients and set aside.


Lemon-Garlic Mayo

Makes: about 1 cup (250 mL)

2 tsp (10 mL) minced local garlic

Zest of 2 lemons

2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped Italian parsley

1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise

1. Stir minced garlic, lemon zest and juice and parsley into the mayonnaise.

2. Refrigerate until ready to use.


Fresh Tomato Relish

Makes: about 1 cup (250 mL)

1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh tomatoes

1 tbsp (15 mL) Kricklewood Farm sunflower oil

Pinch of salt

½ tsp (2 mL) dried Greek oregano or 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh oregano

1. Combine all ingredients and set aside.

Source: https://www.milkhouse.ca/recipes/2013/12/5/the-hungry-planets-famous-lamb-burgers