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Grilled Turkey-Lamb Patties
Sourdough baguette
Sliced pears drizzled with Pernod
Wedge of Brie cheese
Beef isn’t the only meat that makes a good patty. Here we’ve used coarse-ground turkey and lamb, a juicy and delicious combination. You can, of course, use either meat alone--and, if you like, you can shape the meat into a sausage.
To season the meat we’ve used garlic and basil, then wrapped the patties with large basil leaves and bacon slices. (Instead of the bacon, you might try wrapping the patties in lacy caul fat, which is available from many butchers.)
One hint: When you mix and shape the patties, be gentle. Overhandling compresses the meat and makes dry patties.
Once the patties are grilled, you can make sandwiches--or set the patties on a bed of spinach with a dressing made of chutney, garlic and vinegar. (In many markets, spinach greens can be bought pre-cleaned, which saves lots of time.)
For dessert, serve pears, sliced and sprinkled with Pernod and a wedge of Brie or Saga Blue.
Staples
2 cloves garlic
Salt, pepper
Vinegar for dressing
Shopping
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 large bunch basil
1/2 pound sliced bacon
1 (10-ounce) package cleaned fresh spinach leaves
1 red onion
1 small package shelled pistachios
1 small bottle chutney
Optional Side Shopping Sourdough baguette
Pears
1 small bottle Pernod
Wedge of Brie cheese
GRILLED TURKEY-LAMB PATTIES
1 pound coarse-ground lamb
1/2 pound coarse-ground turkey
3 tablespoons minced basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 whole basil leaves
4 slices bacon, cut in halves
Spinach Salad
Chutney Dressing
Combine lamb, turkey, minced basil, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. Mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into 8 medium-sized patties. Top each with whole basil leaf. Wrap half slice bacon around each patty. Broil or grill over medium-hot coals until done, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Place Spinach Salad on 4 individual plates. Arrange 2 patties over salad and serve with Chutney Dressing or other favorite dressing. Makes 4 servings.
Each serving with spinach salad, but without dressing, contains about:
552 calories; 900 mg sodium; 123 mg cholesterol; 44 grams fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 32 grams protein; 0.86 grams fiber; 72% calories from fat.
Spinach Salad
1 (10-ounce) package cleaned spinach leaves
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts
Combine spinach leaves, red onion slices and nuts. Makes 4 servings.
Chutney Dressing
1/2 cup chutney
1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
Combine chutney, vinegar and garlic. Makes 1/2 cup.
