Mediterranean Burgers

Name: Mediterranean Burgers
Ingredients: 1 large red capsicum; 500 g ground lamb; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 small onion; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 turkish rolls or 4 pide bread rolls; 1 (220 g) dup ready-made hummus; 100 g baby rocket; 1 small lebanese cucumber, cut into ribbons; chili sauce, to serve (optional)

16 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 large red capsicum
500 g ground lamb
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 turkish rolls or 4 pide bread rolls
1 (220 g) dup ready-made hummus
100 g baby rocket
1 small lebanese cucumber, cut into ribbons
chili sauce, to serve (optional)

Directions

1

Cut the capsicum into large pieces, removing the seeds and membrane.
2

Place, skin-side up, under a hot grill untilthe skin blackens and blisters.
3

Cool in a plastic bag, then peel and cut into thick strips.
4

Combine the mince, egg, onion, garlic,pine nuts, fresh herbs, cumin and chili sauce in a large bow.
5

Mix with your hands and roll into four even-sized balls.
6

Press the balls into large patties about 9cm in diameter.
7

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cok the patties over medium heat for 6 minutes each side, or until well browned and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
8

Halve the rolls and toast both sides.
9

Spread the cut sides of the rolls with hummus, then lay rocket leaves, roasted capcisum and cucumber ribbons over the base.
10

Place a patty on the salad and top with the other half of the roll.
11

Serve with chili sauce.