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!
Lamb & Eggplant Sliders with Mint Chutney
Servings: 8 Sliders
Calories: 268kcal
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
Instructions
- Combine all the chutney ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well incorporated.
- 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.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and oil the grate.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the lamb burgers for about 6-7 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached (internal temperature of 160°F for medium).
- Grill the eggplant slices until just tender, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 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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