Marrakech lamb merguez patties with warm carrot salad

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

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Marrakech lamb merguez patties with warm carrot salad

Dairy-Free, Paleo, Soy-Free, Mediterranean, Gluten-Free, Carb-Conscious

2 Servings, 720 Calories/Serving

20–35 Minutes

Infused with aromatic spices and paired with a North African–inspired salad, these flavorful lamb patties are a fan favorite of our Test Kitchen.

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In your bag

1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sunbasket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • 3 or 4 organic carrots (about 9 ounces total)
  • 10 ounces ground lamb
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh cilantro
  • Sunbasket merguez spice blend (fennel seeds - sweet paprika - granulated garlic - cumin - coriander)
  • 3 tablespoons dry-roasted almonds
  • Sunbasket lemon-tahini dressing base (lemon juice - tahini - garlic - orange juice - Marash chile flakes)
  • 3 ounces organic baby arugula or other leafy greens
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
Grill It
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill. Set the lamb patties on the grill directly over the heat and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked to the desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 720, Protein: 23g (46% DV), Fiber: 8g (32% DV), Total Fat: 58g (89% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 14g (70% DV), Cholesterol: 70mg (23% DV), Sodium: 160mg (7% DV), Carbohydrates: 27g (9% DV), Total Sugars: 12g, Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV).
Contains: Tree Nuts (almond)

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Prep and cook the carrots

  • Scrub or peel the carrots and trim the ends; cut the carrots in half lengthwise, then on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 teaspoons butter or oil (from your pantry) until hot but not smoking. Add the carrots, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in ¼ cup [⅓ cup] white wine (from your pantry) or water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, prepare the lamb merguez patties.

2

Prep and cook the lamb merguez patties

  • Cut a small corner from the ground lamb packaging and drain off any excess liquid. Transfer to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Coarsely chop the cilantro; set aside half for the carrot salad.
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, merguez spice blend, and half the cilantro. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix gently until just combined. Using wet hands, form the mixture into four [eight] ½-inch-thick patties.
In another large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches if needed, add the patties and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a plate. Add more oil between batches if needed. While the patties are cooking, start preparing the rest of the meal.

3

Prep the almonds; make the dressing and carrot salad

  • Coarsely chop the almonds for garnish.
In a small bowl, stir together the lemon-tahini dressing base and 2 tablespoons [¼ cup] oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss together the carrots, arugula, raisins, remaining cilantro, and half the lemon-tahini dressing (set aside the remaining dressing for serving). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

Transfer the carrot salad to individual bowls and top with the lamb merguez patties. Garnish with the almonds and serve the remaining dressing on the side.
Kids Can!
  • Scrub the carrots.
  • Divide the cilantro.
  • Stir the lemon-tahini dressing.
  • Assemble the carrot salad.
  • Garnish with the almonds.