Lamb, spinach & ricotta burgers recipe | Good Food

Lamb, spinach & ricotta burgers

2 tbsp olive oil
plus 2 tsp
4 small onions
2 halved and finely sliced, 2 grated
1 tbsp cumin seeds
200g baby spinach
leaves
300g lamb mince
3 tbsp ricotta
6 tbsp Greek-style yogurt
½small pack mint leaves
finely chopped
4 seeded buns
(or gluten-free alternative), split in half
1-2 large tomatoes
sliced

Method

step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Tip in the sliced onions and cumin seeds, plus seasoning. Cook gently for 20 mins until golden and caramelised.
step 2
Meanwhile, put the spinach in a colander and pour over a kettle or two of boiling water to wilt. Squeeze the spinach as dry as possible, chop roughly and put in a large bowl. Add the mince, grated onion, ricotta and seasoning. Mix thoroughly, then shape into 4 burgers. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the burgers for 8-9 mins each side, or until cooked through.
step 3
Mix the yogurt, mint and seasoning in a bowl. Spread a little onto each bun, add the tomatoes and burgers, and put the onions on top. Add an extra dollop of yogurt and serve.