mini-lamb patties

Slider Patties with Pomegranate Molasses

Serves 4.  I pick up pomegranate molasses at a local Middle Eastern market.  You can serve this on slider buns, or in pita bread pockets, or with just rice and salad.  This is from the May 2014 issue of Cooking Light magazine – stated as 282 calories per serving (4 patties per serving).

            2 Tbs. pomegranate molasses,  ¼ tsp. ground red pepper

              divided                                               ¼ tsp. ground turmeric

            ¼ c. finely chopped fresh mint   ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

            ¾ tsp. kosher salt                                 1 lb. lean ground lamb

            ½ tsp. ground coriander                        1 garlic clove, minced

cooking spray

Combine 1 Tbs. pomegranate molasses, mint, salt, coriander, ground red pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, lamb, and garlic.  Divide mixture into 16 equal portions; gently shape each into a ¼”-thick patty.

Heat a grill pan over high heat.  Coat pan with cooking spray.  Add patties to pan (may need to do this in batches); cook 1½ minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.  Place patties on a platter; lightly brush patties with remaining 1 Tbs. pomegranate molasses.