Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces blanched almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 red onion small, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs dried white
  • cooking oil spray
  • 4 Ciabatta rolls
  • 1 medium carrot coarsely grated
  • 1 beet medium, peeled, coarsely grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mint chopped
  • 1 3/4 ounces baby arugula

Method

  • Process almonds, sesame seeds and cumin in a food processor until ground. Add ground lamb, onion, garlic and breadcrumbs; process until combined. Shape into 4 patties.
  • Preheat a grill pan to moderately high. Spray patties with oil. Cook patties for 3 minutes, or until browned and cooked. Transfer patties to a heatproof plate. Cover with foil. Rest for 5 minutes.
  • Split each roll in half horizontally. Toast until golden and crisp.
  • Combine carrot, beet and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season to taste. Whisk yogurt and mint in a small bowl. Place half the bread slices on serving plates. Top with arugula, beet mixture, patties, yogurt mixture and remaining bread.