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Pistachio Lamb Burger with Tzatziki

Pistachio Lamb Burger with Tzatziki

The taste of lamb and tzatziki brings me back to my college days when I studied in Athens for a bit. These burgers are super flavorful and always a hit, even with burger traditionalists!

Ingreadient

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

Direction

Pistachio Lamb 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.

Tzatziki

1. Combine all ingredients and chill for an hour before serving.