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Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers with Beet, Red Onion, and Orange Salsa Recipe

Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers with Beet, Red Onion, and Orange Salsa Recipe

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Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers with Beet, Red Onion, and Orange Salsa

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
2 beets, boiled, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 large orange, peel and pith cut away, flesh cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped pitted green greek olives
1 large shallot, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno chile, seeded, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 3/4 lb ground lamb
nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 large cracked-wheat hamburger buns , split horizontally
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced bibb lettuce
mayonnaise

Directions:

For salsa: Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Mix in next 4 ingredients. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
Do ahead: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
For burgers: Stir shallot, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin in large bowl to blend. Add lamb and mix gently to combine. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Arrange on small baking sheet.
Do ahead: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes; transfer to work surface. Place lettuce and large spoonful of salsa on each bun bottom. Grill burgers until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Place 1 burger on each bun. Top each with mayonnaise and bun top. Serve with remaining salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	715.97 Kcal (2998 kJ)
Calories from fat	488.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.23g	83%
Cholesterol	144.84mg	48%
Sodium	1001.32mg	42%
Potassium	785.27mg	17%
Total Carbs	19.61g	7%
Sugars	11.5g	46%
Dietary Fiber	3.41g	14%
Protein	36.3g	73%
Vitamin C	15.2mg	25%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	86.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.28 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.02g	83%
Cholesterol	40.11mg	48%
Sodium	277.31mg	42%
Potassium	217.47mg	17%
Total Carbs	5.43g	7%
Sugars	3.19g	46%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	14%
Protein	10.05g	73%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	25%
Iron	1.4mg	28%
Calcium	24mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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