Ingredients
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Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup plain coconut yogurt or Greek-style yogurt*
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- ¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Lamb Sliders
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pine nuts*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons za’atar
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic salt
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Romaine Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, whole leaves and chopped leaves
- 1 cup seedless English or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tomato sliced, for serving
- micro sprouts, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Set aside.
Lamb Sliders
- Place the nuts in a dry skillet (no oil) over medium heat. Heat, shaking the pan and stirring until the nuts are fragrant and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stay at the stove because the nuts can easily burn! Set aside to cool, then coarsely chop.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F).
- Place lamb in a large bowl. Add pine nuts, za’atar, salt, garlic, and pepper; mix with your hands until well combined.
- Divide mixture evenly into 6 portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick mini burger and make a thumbprint indentation into each burger before it goes on the grill. (see photo above)
- Arrange burgers on oiled grates; grill, covered, for 2-3 minutes until well marked. Turn over, grill covered 2-4 minutes more until and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of meat registers 125°F, another 2 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer cooked mini burgers to a plate.
Romaine Salad
- In a medium bowl, mix romaine, cucumber, radishes, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place salad on a platter and top with lamb sliders. Serve the Yogurt Tahini Sauce on the side.
- Serve individual sliders on a romaine leaf topped with tomato, onion, Yogurt Tahini Sauce and sprouts.
Notes
The pine nuts make this recipe very special but I often make it without them since it’s easier.
If using coconut yogurt strain to thicken. It makes the sauce thicker but it’s optional. Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a plain white paper towel over a bowl and spoon coconut yogurt into the sieve. Refrigerate and allow the liquid to drain off for two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Keto, Whole30
Keywords: lamb sliders, za'atar, grilled lamb, grilled sliders, burgers