Greek-Style Lamb Sliders w/Cucumber-Dill Sauce {Low FODMAP, Paleo}
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Ingredients
  • for the sliders...
  • ½ lb ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp grated zucchini
  • 2 tbsp diced tomato
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅛ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes, optional, for an extra kick
  • 1 tbsp ghee (avocado oil or olive oil work also)
  • for the cucumber-dill sauce...
  • 1 cup grated cucumber, peeled and seeds removed
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp mayonnaise
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • the extras...
  • 5 small lettuce leaves (Butter lettuce works well)
  • 5 slices tomato
  • finely grated carrot, optional
  • roughly chopped chives
Instructions
  1. To make the cucumber-dill sauce...
  2. Peel a large cucumber then cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the center. Grate approx. 1 cup cucumber. Using a dishtowel or sturdy paper towel, wrap up the cucumber and then squeeze tightly to remove the moisture. In a small bowl, stir the strained cucumber, dill, mint, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  3. To make the sliders...
  4. Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper (if using), and herbs in a small bowl (mixing them ahead of time ensures the lamb is evenly-seasoned). In a large bowl, gently mix the lamb and the seasoning-herb blend. Be careful not to over-handle the meat as doing so can make it tough. Shape the meat into small sliders- ¼ cup portions work well. Create a small creater in the center to help them cook evenly (see pics above). Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliders, cooking them for about 3-4 minutes on both sides, until cooked to your liking. Lay the sliders on a paper towel to rest for 5 minutes.
  5. To serve...
  6. Lay a tomato slice over each lettuce leaf, followed by a lamb patty. Top each patty with a dollop of cucumber-dill sauce. For garnish, sprinkle carrot and chives over the tops. Enjoy.
  7. Cook’s tip: homemade mayonnaise is very easy with an immersion blender. See my recipe on page (TBD) to make your own!
Recipe by Honey Ghee and Me at https://www.honeygheeandme.com/2014/09/greek-style-lamb-sliders-wcucumber-dill-sauce-low-fodmap-paleo/