Lamb & Eggplant Sliders with Mint Chutney

Who needs a bun when you can use eggplant slices to create a grain-free slider? These Lamb & Eggplant Sliders with Mint Chutney are unique and delicious!

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Lamb & Eggplant Sliders with Mint Chutney

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Course: Main Course

Servings: 8 Sliders

Calories: 268kcal

Author: Brian Kavanagh

Ingredients

For the Chutney:

• ▢ 1 cup (20 g) fresh mint leaves
• ▢ 1 cup (60 g) fresh cilantro
• ▢ ½ cup (60 g) red onion, diced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (6 g) ginger, minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 2 small Thai chilies or 1 small serrano pepper , halved and seeded
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ ¼ cup (60 mL) water

For the Sliders:

• ▢ 1 pound (454 g) ground lamb
• ▢ ⅓ cup (40 g) red onion, minced
• ▢ ¼ cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) coriander
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
• ▢ Kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ 2 medium eggplants , sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
• ▢ ¼ cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
• ▢ Freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 3 green lettuce leaves , torn into 8 small pieces
• ▢ 8 to mato slices

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Instructions

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  Combine all the chutney ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well incorporated.
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  In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, cilantro, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well, then divide the mixture into 8 small patties.
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  Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and oil the grate.
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  Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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  Grill the lamb burgers for about 6-7 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached (internal temperature of 160°F for medium).
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  Grill the eggplant slices until just tender, about 4-5 minutes per side.
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  Stack each burger on an eggplant slice and top with the chutney, lettuce, tomato, and another slice of eggplant.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Lamb & Eggplant Sliders with Mint Chutney

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 41mg14%

Sodium 334mg14%

Potassium 538mg15%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1076IU22%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 45mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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