Ingredients:

¼ cup of sunflower seeds

¼ cup oats

1 Tsp. fresh oregano leaves, or ¼ tsp. dried

1 Tsp. fresh mint leaves, or ¼ tsp. dried

Grated zest from 1 lemon or lime

1 pound of ground lamb

1 Tbsp. tahini

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ Tsp. sea salt

½ Tsp. black pepper or cayenne

Dash of cumin, turmeric & ginger

Instructions:

  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, place the sunflower seeds, oats, oregano, mint, & lemon zest. Process until ground but not too mushy.
  2. Place the lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the sunflower seed mixture along with the tahini, garlic, salt, pepper & other spices. Use your hands to gently combine.  Form the mixture into four large patties, or eight smaller ones and place on a plate.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed (not nonstick) skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the burgers and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then turn with a spatula.  Cook for another 5-6 minutes.

My family enjoys them served with a salad or hummus.