Spiced Lamb Burgers with Spring Slaw

Ingredients

• •¾ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• •2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 tsp lemon zest
• •¾ tsp kosher salt
• •1 clove garlic
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• •2 tsp kosher salt
• •1½ tsp black pepper
• •1½ lb ground lamb
• •2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• •½ bunch asparagus
• •6 oz sugar snap peas
• •½ small red onion
• •3 Tbsp lemon juice
• •4 rolls potato rolls
• •toasted

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Whisk yogurt, oil, lemon zest, salt, and garlic in a medium bowl until combined.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Do Ahead: Yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

3. 3.

   Mix paprika, cayenne, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper in a small bowl.

   3 min

4. 4.

   Shape lamb into 4 patties about 3/4" thick. Season with spice mixture on both sides.

   10 min

5. 5.

   Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in batches if needed, cook patties until underside is browned, 5-6 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on other side, 4-5 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest 10 minutes.

   20 min

6. 6.

   Meanwhile, toss asparagus, snap peas, onion, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl.

   5 min

7. 7.

   Generously spread yogurt sauce on cut sides of buns. Build each burger with a lamb patty and a mound of slaw. You will probably have extra slaw left over-serve it alongside.

   5 min