Lamb & Quinoa Power Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds of ground lamb
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Whole grain buns (optional)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Lettuce

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb, cooked quinoa, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into four patties.
2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Brush each patty lightly with olive oil.
4. Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
5. Serve the patties on whole grain buns(optional) with lettuce and tomato slices.

Nutritional Information:

According to the ingredients used, the approximate macro-nutrient breakdown per serving (1 burger) is as follow,

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 31g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 20g (10g if served without a bun)

Plating:

Arrange a lettuce leaf on a clean, white plate and place the juicy lamb burger on top. Position thinly sliced tomatoes to the side of the burger, cascading like a deck of cards. If using a bun, place the top half angled on the side to give a view of the burger’s wholesome filling. Sprinkle some cooked quinoa and chopped rosemary on the plate for garnishing. The result is a high-protein meal that looks just as fantastic as it tastes, with the rustic colors of the lamb, quinoa, and vegetables contrasting beautifully with the white of the plate.