When you think of a burger, lamb may not immediately come to mind. But it should!
Not only does lamb make for a moist and juicy burger. It’s packed with nutrition too.
Lamb Burgers: The “Supermeat” You’re Not Eating
In fact, just four ounces of lamb provides an excellent source of five key nutrients – including 49% of the RDA for cancer-fighting selenium and 41% of the RDA for heart-healthy vitamin B12.
But that’s not all. Lamb is also rich in healthy fats including monounsaturated fats (those credited with the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet), fat-burning conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) and a healthy helping of omega-3 fats too. (Learn more about the health benefits of lamb here)
Lamb Burgers with Kalamata Olives and Mint Gremolata
Ingredients
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- 1/2 tsp. Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried organic oregano
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole organic lemon, juice and zest
- 8 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 c. kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds grass-fed ground lamb
Instructions
- First, prepare gremolata by combining mint, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and zest. Set aside.
- Prepare grill or grill pan to medium-high or use Flavorwave (preferred method).
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb, olives, salt, pepper and oregano. Form patties that are ½ inch thick. Cook the burgers for 3-4 minutes per side if using grill/grill pan, or 6-8 minutes total at 350 degrees F in Flavorwave, or until desired doneness.
- Serve with gremolata.
Why You Should Quit Bread — Even the "Healthy" Kind
Did you know that traditional grain-based breads & desserts contain a compound that is the #1 greatest danger in your diet?
Studies show that this compound (and I am not talking about "gluten") is toxic to your heart and blood vessels, weakens your immune defenses, and disrupts your nerves and brain function.
And if that's not enough… this hidden compound also makes it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to burn fat and lose weight!
The great news is that you can still have your breads and desserts… AND be well too!
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About the author
Kelley Herring
Kelley Herring, founder of Healing Gourmet, is a natural nutrition enthusiast with a background in biochemistry. Her passion is educating on how foods promote health and protect against disease and creating simple and delicious recipes for vibrant health and enjoyment.
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