Kafta Snoober (Lamb Burgers with Pine Nuts)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 2
Kafta Snoober – Delicious Lamb Burgers with Pine Nuts recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

27-29 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
black pepper , to taste
4 tablespoons parsley , chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 onion , minced
butter
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 can tomato puree
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
306
Sugar
4g
Fat
21g
Kafta Snoober is a delicious dish that originated from the Levant region and is now enjoyed in many parts of the world. It is a lamb burger that is spiked with pine nuts, diced onions, and fresh parsley. This dish is typically prepared as an outdoor barbecue but it can also be easily made indoors using the broil settings on your oven. The name “Snoober” is derived from the pine nuts (Snoober in Arabic) that are added to the lamb mixture. The dish is typically served with a simple tomato and mint sauce to give it an extra burst of flavor. Kafta Snoober is always a crowd-pleaser and will surely impress everyone who makes the acquaintance of this dish. It pairs well with many sides like fresh vegetables, rice or potato dishes and can be enjoyed with a glass of red wine to uplift the dining experience.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together ground lamb and chopped parsley. Add black pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
2.In a pan, sauté minced onions in butter until they turn translucent and remove from heat. Add pine nuts and dried mint to the onion mixture.
3.Preheat your grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
4.Mix the onion-pine nut mixture into the ground lamb mixture. Mix thoroughly until the onions and pine nuts are evenly distributed through the lamb.
5.Form the lamb mixture into 6 oval patties of equal size, around 3/4 inch thick.
6.Grill the patties for around 5-6 minutes per side.
7.While the patties are grilling, mix the tomato puree with a teaspoon of dried mint. Set aside.
8.Once the patties are done, remove from heat. Serve hot, with the tomato puree sauce on top.

PROS

These lamb burgers are packed with flavor due to the combination of minced onions, parsley, and pine nuts, and are a great option for grilling outdoors or indoors under a broiler.

Lamb is a great source of protein and vitamin B12 which is essential for healthy red blood cells.

CONS

Lamb is somewhat high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
If you have a diet concern, consume in moderation.

Also, pine nuts are calorically dense, eat them sparingly if you wish to watch your calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 which are beneficial to the proper functioning of the immune system, red cells production, and wound healing.
Lamb has also been found to contain CLA, a healthy type of fat which helps in reducing inflammation and supporting weight loss efforts.
Furthermore, the presence of parsley and the tomato sauce makes this dish a superbly nutritious option that supports the immune system and helps with detoxification.

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