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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Lamb Burger

    30 mins | Yield 4 | September 11, 2015 | Updated: January 7, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Hummus lamb burger begins off the beaten burger path and ends in a world of finest dining. A little hummus, fresh veggies, and herbs, and this became more than a gluttonous savory meal. It became something altogether different.

    Two burger patties topped with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and served on a flatbread. So good!

    An amazingly juicy hummus lamb burger

    A lamb burger.

    Something about it seems so outrageously over the top. Indulgent. The Magnum Ice Cream of the burger world. And then, with the addition of hummus on it, something about it is just so right. It makes you want to pull out all the stops.

    Dress her up and take her out on the town.

    It makes you want to get spicy and fire up all the flavors for the full mouthfeel experience.

    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Lamb Burger | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Inspiration for the hummus lamb burger

    For this creation, I was heavily influenced by a burger I had down in Cambridge MD by the head chef for a gastropub. Mediterranean zest really accentuated the whole flavor profile and brought this together in an unexpected way.

    So the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus lamb burger was inspired, coming to me like a white sail boat on an azure sea, serene and blissful.

    What is not to love about it? High fat, great flavor. Lamb, I mean, is it not the perfect patty for your burger?

    You tell me.

    This is a veritable stack of flavor! From the top; roasted red peppers, hummus, lamb patty, cucumbers, tomato and red leaf lettuce. All on a flatbread. You're gonna like the way this tastes.

    Where to find Ground lamb for hummus lamb burgers?

    Ok, I know you don’t always see lamb, much less ground lamb at the supermarket. Lamb tends to be a little bit seasonal or else you only see things like lamb chops or leg of lamb.

    I know it sounds like it shouldn’t be that hard. And it shouldn’t, because lamb is delicious any time of year. So, if you have any issues finding ground lamb just ask the butcher at the meat counter.

    The butcher may have to grind some up for you, but then you know you are getting the right meat for the job. Lamb is wonderfully juicy and worth the effort.

    Also, if you are averse to lamb, ground lamb tends to have a less gamey flavor and is an easy introduction to the protein. Bigger cuts, like leg of lamb or even chops tend to hold a lot more of the signature lamb flavor which can turn newcomers away.

    What exactly is hummus you ask?

    Everyone loves hummus but not everyone actually knows what it is. Understanding what hummus is helps make sense of why it should go nicely with a lamb burger patty.

    Typically, hummus is made with mashed garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), olive oil, and lemon juice with a bit of tahini. (Tahini is the paste made from ground roasted sesame seeds). Then seasoned as well with paprika, garlic, and cumin.

    The sesame tahini happens to go great with lamb. So do rich spices like paprika, cumin, garlic, and lemon juice. The thick smear of garbanzo just adds richness and nuttiness to put it over the top.

    What can I substitute for the lamb?

    If you are not a lamb fan, which I get, and accept, but not necessarily understand… There are options.

    If you don’t want to use lamb then veal might be an issue as well. If the gaminess of lamb is your issue, then the mildness of veal works nicely.

    If eating veal is also an issue, then I would suggest using ground pork mixed with a bit of ground beef. Now if that is going to be a problem as well…

    Then you might as well just stick with regular old beef patty burgers. We will shed a long lonely tear for you, but then take another bite of our delicious lamb with hummus burgers.

    More unique burger recipes

    As the Online Queen of all things Burger related (and humble too), I wanted to make sure that you knew that this recipe is only scratching the surface of the amazing things that you can do with a decadent lamb patty. Here are some more of my masterpieces!

    • Harissa Butter Stuffed Lamb Burgers
    • Caribbean-Jerk Lamb Burgers with Tostones
    • And if we’re going lamb, why not throw a little veal into the mix 😉
      • Veal Saltimbocca Burger with Sage Aioli

    If you’ve tried my Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Lamb Burger or any other recipe on GirlCarnivore.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I get inspired by your feedback and comments! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram @girlcarnivore as well as on  Twitter and Facebook

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    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Lamb Burger

    Savory lamb patties pair perfectly with hummus, herbs and the crunch of fresh veggies for a different spin on everyone's classic patty favorite.
    Course: burger, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Fusion, Mediterranean
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Resting Time5 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 132kcal

    Equipment

    • grill
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    For the Lamb Burgers

    • 4 lamb burgers
    • 2 large flat breads cut in half

    For Garnish

    • 2 roasted red peppers minced
    • ¼ cup feta cheese
    • ⅛ cup freshly snipped parsley
    • 1 cucumber sliced thin
    • 1 tomato sliced thin
    • red leaf lettuce
    • ¼ cup roasted red pepper hummus
    • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

    Instructions

    Prep the grill

    • Prep your grill, clean and oil the grates.

    Prep the Red Pepper and Hummus

    • In a bowl, toss the red pepper, feta and parsley together.
    • Whisk the hummus and yogurt together; set aside.

    Grill the burgers

    • Grill the burgers to desired doneness, 160 degrees F according to the USDA.
    • Meanwhile, toast the flat breads.

    Assemble the burgers

    • Arrange the lamb burgers over lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatos on the flat bread. Spoon hummus sauce over top and sprinkle a hefty portion of the red pepper feta mix on top.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    You can shape your own ground lamb burgers with bulk ground lamb. Aim for a patty about 6oz in weight.
    Place the patties in the fridge until ready to grill to keep the fats cold. 
    If you don’t have lamb, or want a variation without lamb, then consider mixing ground pork and beef in equal parts.
     

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Lamb Burger
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 132 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 10mg3%
    Sodium 514mg22%
    Potassium 299mg9%
    Carbohydrates 18g6%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 604IU12%
    Vitamin C 18mg22%
    Calcium 93mg9%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Hey, I'm Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

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    1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      September 13, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Hummus on a burger? How have I not done this yet??

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