Apricot & Mint Lamb Burgers W/ Green Mayonnaise

KLBoyle's Note:

These burgers are absolutely to die for! An interesting twist to an ordinary meal. As you're prepping the patties they may seem a litle loose but don't worry, they will hold together, just be gentle! Mayo can be made mixing by hand if you do not have a food processor, just make sure you chop everything really good before mixing. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

LAMB BURGERS

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 cup canned apricots, diced
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced fine
• 1/3 cup red onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• sliced cucumber, lettuce and apricots for topping

MAYONNAISE

• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 cup shallot, minced (approx. 2 shallots)
• 1/4 cup watercress, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

1. Place first 7 ingredients for burgers in a bowl and mix well.
2. Form into 4 burger patties and either grill or pan fry to medium well.
3. Place the seasonings for mayo in a food processor and turn on low, adding oil in a slow stream.
4. When all oil has been added, add lemon juice.
5. Stir in shallots, watercress, parsley and pine nuts. Mix until all is chopped and blended well.
6. Store in fridge until ready to use.
7. When burgers are done, place on bun and top with green mayonnaise. Sliced apricots and cucumbers are delicious on these as well.

Reviews

[bluemoon downunder]

I made smaller burgers as I wanted to sample one warm and one a few hours later at room temperature. Both were excellent! I'm taking two of my smaller burgers to work in a roll with baby spinach leaves and the yummy mayonnaise for tomorrow's lunch. Apricots are not my favourite fruit but they certainly work well in these burgers: a great blend of flavours. And a wonderfully delicious mayonnaise. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Made for PRMR.