Our recipe for Low FODMAP Lamb Burgers with Tahini Sauce and Feta Herb Salad shows you how delicious a burger can be without beef or a bun! This lamb burger gets its Mediterranean flavor from lots of fresh herbs – a combo of oregano, mint, dill and parsley – as well as feta, cumin, and of course, the star of the show, juicy ground lamb. Tahini is low FODMAP in small portions of 2 Australian tablespoons (30 g) according to Monash University. The tahini gets extended with water and lemon juice, in addition to Garlic-Infused Oil, so you get to use enough of it as the perfect condiment for our lamb burger.
For the Tahini Sauce: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice and oil and add enough warm water to make a flowable sauce. Taste and season well with salt; set aside. (After use, refrigerate any extra in an airtight container for up to a week. Re-stir before using).
For the Lamb Burgers: In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, scallions, 1 tablespoon oil, parsley, mint, oregano and cumin with a generous seasoning of salt and pepper. Use hands or a wooden spoon to combine well and form into 4 patties. Make an indentation in the middle of each patty. Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a little of the extra oil just to coat the bottom and add burgers. Cook until charred on the outside and almost halfway cooked through, flip over and cook second side. Cook to your desired level of doneness.
Meanwhile make the Salad: Simply toss the lettuce together with the scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, parsley, dill and feta – and olives if using. Dress very lightly with Red Wine Vinaigrette or leave salad plain. Divide salad onto 4 plates.
When burgers are done, place a burger on top of each mound of salad, drizzle each with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of Tahini Sauce and serve immediately.
FODMAP Information
Our recipes are based on Monash University and FODMAP Friendly science.
Please always refer to the Monash University & FODMAP Friendly smartphone apps for the most up-to-date lab tested information. As always, your tolerance is what counts; please eat accordingly. The ultimate goal of the low FODMAP diet is to eat as broadly as possible, without triggering symptoms, for the healthiest microbiome.