Description
These Lamb Sliders with Dill Greek Yogurt are a delicious Mediterranean twist on classic sliders. Juicy ground lamb patties seasoned with aromatic spices, topped with a refreshing dill yogurt sauce, and layered with crisp veggies, all nestled in soft slider buns.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lamb Patties:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Dill Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Salt to taste
For Assembling:
- 6 slider buns
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb Patties: In a bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into 6 small patties.
- Cook the Lamb Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Make the Dill Yogurt Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread dill yogurt on the bottom bun, top with a lamb patty, red onion, cucumber, and spinach. Add the top bun and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for lamb.
- Add crumbled feta or sliced tomato for extra flavor.
- The dill yogurt sauce can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
