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Moroccan Lamb Burgers

Moroccan Lamb Burgers

  • 40 Minutes Prep 40 Minutes Total
  • 4 Servings
  • 480 Calories per Serving
You don’t have to get out the grill to have delicious burgers for dinner. These Moroccan-inspired lamb burgers come together quickly on the stovetop for a weeknight meal you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredient List

Burgers

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1/3 cup Mountain High™ original plain yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning blend)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 sandwich buns

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 plum (Roma) tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • Spicy harissa, if desired
  • Additional yoghurt, if desired

Preparation

  1. In medium bowl, mix all Burger ingredients except oil until blended. Shape into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
  2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add patties to skillet; cook without moving 4 to 7 minutes or until first side is browned and patties release easily from skillet. Turn; cook 4 to 7 minutes longer on second side or until patties are no longer pink in center (165°F).
  3. Place patties on buns; top with feta cheese, tomato and arugula. Serve with harissa and additional yoghurt.

Tips

  • Ground beef works great as a substitute for the ground lamb in this recipe.
  • Ras el hanout is a North African seasoning blend that includes warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and clove alongside stimulating ginger, pepper and chili. This flavorful seasoning is often called “Moroccan spice blend” and can be found in most grocery stores.
  • Harissa is a North African pepper sauce that includes garlic, oil and spices. If you aren’t mad for spicy foods, look for mild versions.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 480
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g40%
Saturated Fat11g54%
Trans Fat1g% Value not available
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium1120mg47%
Total Carbohydrate34g11%
Dietary Fiber2g8%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars7g% Value not available
Protein27g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available2%
Vitamin EValue not available4%
CalciumValue not available25%
IronValue not available25%
Potassium440mg13%
ThiaminValue not available35%
RiboflavinValue not available30%
NiacinValue not available40%
Vitamin B6Value not available15%
Vitamin B12Value not available40%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available10%
PhosphorusValue not available30%
MagnesiumValue not available10%
ZincValue not available35%
ManganeseValue not available20%
SeleniumValue not available50%
CopperValue not available10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 2,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate 0,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable 1,
  • Very Lean Meat 0,
  • Lean Meat 3,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 0,
  • Fat 3,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables ½c,
  • Grains 3oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
  • Dairy ½c,
  • Fats & Oils 1tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving2

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