Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties
Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties bring smoky heat and aromatic warmth from cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, and harissa. Juicy and richly seasoned, they’re perfect tucked into flatbreads, paired with a crisp salad, or served as a flavorful dinner centerpiece. Enjoy them hot off the pan when you’re craving bold, North African-inspired character.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the salt and fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle and grind until fine.
- 2
Mix cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and the garlic cloves into the salt mixture and keep grinding to make a thick paste.
- 3
Stir in the harissa sauce and tomato paste until blended.
- 4
In a large bowl, use a fork to combine the ground lamb with the spice paste.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 6
Shape the sausage into patties.
- 7
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
Cook the patties until no longer pink inside, 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the patties.
- Calories 369.99 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 20.03 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 2.97 g 1%
- Total Fat 30.09 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 12.74 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.89 mg High 27%
- Sodium 91.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 109.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 6.31 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.27 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fennel Seed, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Coriander, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 369.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties?
- It is a Moroccan burger recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties made of?
- The main ingredients are Fennel Seed, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Ground Lamb. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties healthy?
- Spiced Lamb Merguez Burger Patties has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 369.99 calories and 20.03 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 12.74 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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