How to Make Feta and Olive Lamburgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those looking for a delightful twist on the traditional hamburger, feta and olive lamburgers are a must-try. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines the rich, savory flavors of lamb with the tangy, briny notes of feta and olives, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that will please any palate.

The star ingredient of these lamburgers is, of course, the ground lamb. Known for its robust flavor and tender texture, lamb is a popular choice for gourmet burgers and pairs perfectly wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted if desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 lamburgers

  • Combine the lamb, feta cheese, egg, and olives in a mixing bowl. Season with cumin and black pepper, and mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 4 patties, and place onto waxed paper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook the lamburgers on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Serve on toasted buns with the condiments of your choice.
  • Nutrition

    537 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 156mg
    • Sodium: 1005mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 236mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 310mg