Mediterranean Lamb Burgers
Herby lamb patties with grated onion, crisp lettuce and warm rolls make a simple, satisfying skillet burger.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-histamine and 8 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g ground lamb
- ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, finely grated
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce, washed and dried
- 4 gluten-free rolls
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Method
- Mix lamb, breadcrumbs, grated onion, parsley and thyme until combined.
- Shape into four patties and heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Cook patties, turning, until browned and cooked through.12 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share; return it to the skillet to finish cooking.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Toast the rolls in the skillet until warm and lightly golden.2 min timer
- Serve patties in rolls with crisp lettuce leaves.
Kids’ plate: Lamb Burger Bites
On the plate: Small lamb patty pieces in a soft gluten-free roll with lettuce served alongside.
Make it a game: Make a little lettuce tent beside each lamb bite, or leave the leaves flat. Pick a way to build each bite.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free rolls and breadcrumbs with lamb, onion and herbs; no soy or seaweed.
- Low-histamine: Freshly cooked lamb with fresh onion and herbs, without aged cheese, vinegar or citrus.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free rolls and breadcrumbs hold the lamb patties together.
- Pregnant: Lamb patties are cooked in the skillet; there is no alcohol or unpasteurised ingredient.
- Toddler (1–3): A small portion of soft lamb patty and roll, cut into small, thin pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild lamb patties in familiar rolls, with lettuce served alongside.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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