Fragrant Lamb Patties With Bulgur Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgar wheat
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup halved red seedless grapes
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. stir in the bulgur and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lamb, half of the cilantro, the garlic, paprika and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. form into 4 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• 3 heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add the patties and cook, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• 4 meanwhile, transfer the bulgur to a large bowl. stir in the cucumber, grapes, lemon juice, olive oil and remaining cilantro; season with salt and pepper. serve with the lamb patties.