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Herb and Lemon Lamb Patties

Makes 12

2 slices wholegrain bread

2 cloves garlic, halved

4 green onions, roughly chopped

½cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

½cup mint leaves

1 lemon, rind grated, juiced

550g lean lamb mince

1 egg

Salt and pepper, to taste

1.Using the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade, process bread until crumbs are formed. Transfer to a bowl.

2.Add garlic, onions, parsley, mint and lemon rind to the processor bowl. Process on speed 3 until finely chopped.

3.Add mince, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, egg and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until combined and mixture comes together.

4.Remove mixture from bowl; divide into 12 patties. Place on a plate.

5.Heat a frypan over medium heat. Grease with cooking oil spray. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through.

6.Serve patties on burgers or with a salad.

Tzatziki

Makes 1 ¼ cups (approx)

1 small Lebanese cucumber

250g Greek-style yoghurt ¹⁄³ cup mint leaves

2 teaspoons lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste

1.Using the processor bowl fitted with fitted with the shredding disc, feed the cucumber through the feed tube using the food pusher. Remove cucumber from bowl and place in sieve. Using your hands, squeeze out excess liquid.

2.Using the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade, process yoghurt, mint and lemon juice until smooth. Transfer yoghurt mixture to a bowl. Add cucumber and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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Sunbeam SM8900 manual Herb and Lemon Lamb Patties, Tzatziki, Small Lebanese cucumber

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