Recipe from the American Lamb Board (www.americanlamb.com)

Feta Lamburgers with Spinach Slaw

# Servings: 4 servings

3 tablespoons quick-cooking rolled oats
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound ground American Lamb
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups fresh spinach, leaves and stems removed, chopped
4 English muffins, split and lightly toasted

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes

In a bowl, combine oats, egg white, pepper and salt. Add lamb; mix well. Form into eight 1/4-inch patties. In a small bowl, toss together the feta cheese and green onion. Place one-fourth of the cheese mixture on each of four patties. Top with remaining four patties and seal edges to hold filling inside.

In bowl, combine vinegar, mustard and sugar; mix well. Pour over chopped spinach; toss to mix. Set aside.

Grill burger over medium-hot coals for 5 to 6 minutes per side until no longer pink inside. Place each burger on a muffin half; top with spinach mixture and second half of the muffin.

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Photo by The American Lamb Board

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The consumption of lamb meat in the United States as compared to other countries, such as New Zealand and Australia, is very low; however, there are very distinct reasons why eating lamb is a great alternative to the more popular red meats, such as beef – all of which are great reasons to give lamb a try, and while you are at it, why not start with the best, Ranchline All Natural lamb.

• Nutrient-dense: Lamb is a prime source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals. As with other red meats, its protein is nutritionally complete, with all eight essential amino acids in the proper ratios. A 3-ounce serving of lamb provides 43 percent of an adult male’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein. Lamb is high in B vitamins, zinc and iron. Red meats, especially lamb and beef, are amongst the best sources of absorbable iron. For those watching the carbohydrate intake, lamb has zero carbs.
• Lean and mean: Compared to other meats, lamb contains very little marbling (fat in the meat). Since lamb fat is on the edge of the meat, it is easily trimmed off, which means fewer calories, only 175 in an average 3-ounce serving or 7% of the average daily caloric intake. Only about 36% of the fat in lamb is saturated fat. The rest is mono or poly-saturated fat, or the “good” fat in one’s diet.
• Good Fat: Lamb is one of the richest sources of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). CLA possesses unique and potent antioxidant activity. It is produced naturally from linoleic acid by bacteria in the stomach of herbivores (plant eaters), such as lamb, goats and cows. CLA cannot be manufactured in the human body. The CLA content in milk and meat is affected by many factors: breed, age, diet and management.
• Flavor: Lamb has a great flavor all of its own. The breed used by Ranchline All Natural is called a Hair Sheep breed (http://www.hairsheep.org). Hair sheep have a great flavor that results from the lack of lanolin that is produced within the animal. Most chefs who have compared Ranchline All Natural lamb to other types of lamb, all agree that the flavor is something to be desired.

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(Source: http://www.sheep101.info/lamb.html)

By the American Lamb Board

Brighten Up BBQ with Marinades:

Soy Balsamic: Combine 1/2 cup each of olive oil, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar with 1 TBSP lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.

Mint Yogurt: Combine 1/2 cup Greek style yogurt, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 TBSP fresh chopped mint, 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice and 2 garlic cloves, minced.

Rosemary Garlic and Mustard: Combine 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice, 2 TBSP fresh chopped rosemary, and 4 garlic cloves, minced.

Classic Marinade: 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley, 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 TBSP red wine vinegar, 2 TBSP olive oil, 1 TBSP coarse ground Dijon mustard

Great for Grilling Rubs:

Mole Lamb Rub: 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, 1 TBSP minced garlic, 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp olive oil

Smokey Spanish Lamb Rub: 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley, 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, 1 TBSP minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp olive oil

*Visit the American Lamb board website for more information and helpful tools on how to prepare the perfectly grilled lamb cut.  Click here for the American Lamb Board website.

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