GREEK LAMB BURGERS

Ingredients

• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground lamb
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped drained canned roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 pkg (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 6 hamburger buns
• Thin slices red onion, tomato slices and sliced ripe olives*
• Lemon Feta Aioli*

Directions

1. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
2. Combine lamb, bread crumbs, roasted red peppers, parsley, onion, garlic, spinach, egg, oregano, salt and pepper until well blended. Shape lamb mixture into 6 patties.
3. Grill patties until completely cooked. Serve in buns with onion, tomato, olives and Lemon Feta Aioli.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded feta cheese
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

Yield: Makes about 2/3 cup.

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until serving.