Lamb burgers make a great change from beef and the spicy rub gives full-on Moroccan flavour.

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 0 minutes
    •    Cook time: 15 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 10

Ingredients

    •    20 ounces ground Australian lamb
    •    ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
    •    8-ounce can garbanzo beans, mashed
    •    2 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning
    •    5 dried apricots, finely diced
    •    1 egg

Coating:

    •    ½ cup sesame seeds
    •    2 tablespoons nigella seeds
    •    1 teaspoon Moroccan seasoning
    •    ¼ cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped

To Serve:

    •    mini-buns, toasted
    •    grilled capsicum, pumpkin and eggplant
    •    baby spinach leaves
    •    hummus dip

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, parsley, garbanzo beans, Moroccan spice, dried apricots and egg.
2. Work the mixture well and shape into small 2-ounce patties approximately 2-3 inches round.
3. Blend the sesame seeds, nigella seeds, seasoning and pistachio nuts together in a small bowl and coat sliders well with the mixture.
4. Brush the surface of the grill or fry pan with a little oil and cook sliders on medium heat 4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.
5. Spread a little hummus on the base of the bun and top with baby spinach leaves. Cover leaves with a Lamb slider, top with warm grilled vegetables and replace the crown. Serve warm for any occasion.

This great family recipe is thanks to True Aussie Beef and Lamb at https://www.trueaussiebeefandlamb.com/recipes-usa/foodservice-recipes/lamb/moroccan-lamb-sliders/