Barbecued lamb patties with tzatziki Recipe
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 600 gm minced lamb
- plain yoghurt
- ½ tbsp chilli paste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- ½ tbsp paprika
- sea salt & freshly ground pepper
- 1 egg (optional)
- olive oil spray
- 2-4 large tomatoes, cut into eighths
- ¼-½ continental (telegraph) cucumber, finely sliced
- a handful of pitted black olives
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced (220°C normal).
- Heat a little oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and gently sauté the onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves until tender, stirring now and again.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and combine with the mince, 80 gm yoghurt, the chilli paste, coriander, paprika and seasonings (adding an egg if dry).
- Form 300 gm of the meatball mixture into patties, place on an oiled baking tray and cook in the oven for about 15 mins. Then cook on a lightly oiled ridged grill or BBQ until well coloured.
- Toss the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and red onion on a platter, sprinkle with a little oil and top with the patties.
- Then combine 3 heaped tbsp yoghurt with the remaining garlic and sprinkle over the top.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 331g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 387 | |
| Calories from Fat 241 | 62% |
| Total Fat 26.85g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 10.25g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium 759mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 13.67g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 7.03g | 5% |
| Protein 23.99g | 38% |
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July 13, 2010
Freeze remaining meatball mixture for another dayI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
