Recipe Post // Greek Lamb & Feta Patties

I love taking inspiration from friends and family when I’m thinking of new meals to make. Last summer I frequently spent weekends at a friend’s house, drinking raspberry mojitos and having BBQ’s in the sunshine. I loved how her and her husband always served the meat with lemon squeezed over, with feta cheese and pita bread on the side. My friend made these amazing feta-filled patties and while I didn’t get the exact recipe off her this one is inspired by hers.

You will need;

300 – 400g Lamb Mince (or beef mince)

Juice of 1 Lemon

2 t Oregano

1 piece of bread – toasted and cut into small cubes (I like multigrain)

1 t Cumin

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 Egg

Feta Cheese – cut into cubes

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.

2. Mix everything together with clean hands, or wear gloves.

3. Fold a small palm-full of mixture around a cube of feta until it is covered.

4a. Place on a baking tray and bake at 180°C about 15 minutes, or until just cooked.

4b. Cook on a BBQ until just cooked through. 

I serve mine in toasted pita bread, with hummus, salad and a favourite creamy dip. The lemon and feta add a nice freshness to what would otherwise be boring old BBQ patties!

What is your favourite Summer BBQ food?