Less Meat Burger
Want an Incredible Meaty Burger Without All The Meat?
Put less meat in it!
Here’s the first in our series of less meat burgers that includes actual meat — and it’s only 2 ounces per patty at that. The rice gives these burgers an amazingly crisp crust and moist interior. Use ground turkey or beef instead of lamb if you like, and try topping the burgers with a little yogurt and lemon juice: It’s a nice touch.
Brown Rice and Lamb Burgers With Spinach
Makes: 4 servings. Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
1 cup brown rice
Salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound spinach, roughly chopped
Black pepper
8 ounces ground lamb
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon cumin
1 ⁄ 4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Put the rice in a saucepan with a pinch of salt and add water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then adjust the heat so…