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Spiced Lamb Patties with nutty garlic sauce

This is so fresh and a great option for a light dinner.  I used store bought pita but will definitely make my own next time.  Or use naan!


2 garlic cloves, finely grated

1/4 c almond or peanut butter

4 tbsp fresh lemon juice divided

6 tabs olive oil dividied

1 tsp kosher salt 

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

 1 lb ground lamb

1/2 medium onion finely chopped

1/4 c chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 small head of red cabbage thinly sliced

1 small Persian cucumber thinly sliced

2 radishes thinly sliced

4 pita bread

mixed tender bern leaves such as cilantro mint or parsley


Whisk garlic and almond butter, 2tbsp lemon juice and 2 Tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth.  Season with Salt and Pepper.

Using your hands, mix ground lamb,parsley , ground lamb, coriander,2 tbsp oil salt and pepper just to combine.  Form 12 patties 3/4" thick

Heat a dry cast iron skillet and cook patties, pressing slightly to flatten until browned on the outside but still pink the enter about 4 minutes per side.  Transfer to a paper towel and let sit.

Meanwhile, toss cabbage, cucumber, radishes and reaining 2 tbsp



lemon juice and 2 tbsp oil in a medium blow. Season with salt and pepper.e nutty garlic sauce.

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