media
release
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
April 3, 2012
Contact: Wendy
White, (303) 239-4119, Wendy.White@ag.state.co.us
Spring is the Perfect Time for
Colorado Lamb
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Each month, the Colorado
Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the
variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the
state. This month, Colorado lamb is featured in our Middle Eastern
Lamb Sliders recipe.
Available Now...Lamb
Colorado is well-known around the world for its high quality lamb. Colorado is ranked third in the nation for sheep and lamb production with 370,000 head valued at more than $60 million. Lamb is an excellent source of protein, Vitamin B-12, niacin, zinc and a good source of iron. Look for Colorado lamb at your local grocery store or at restaurants across the state.
Middle Eastern Lamb
Sliders
Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C.,
Executive Chef, Douglas County School
District
1 lb. Ground Lamb
1-1/2 Cups Bulgur Wheat
1/4 Tsp. Ground Smoked Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp. Allspice
1 Tbsp. Mint, dried and crushed
1 Tbsp. Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
1 Small Onion, grated
8 Mini Hawaiian Buns, lightly grilled or toasted
1/2 Cup Plain Hummus
4 Leaves Romaine Lettuce
1/2 Cucumber, sliced thin
2 Roma Tomato, cut into 8 slices
1/2 Cup Goat Cheese Crumbles
Soak bulgur wheat in hot water for 10 minutes, drain well, and squeeze out excess water. In large stainless bowl mix lamb, bulgur wheat and seasonings and knead together. Add grated onion and mix well. Portion into approximately 2.5oz mini burgers, wrap and hold for cooking. Using an outdoor grill, cook the lamb sliders until desired temperature. Layer the toasted Hawaiian buns with hummus, lettuce, 2 tomato slices, 2 cucumber slices, 1 lamb slider and 1 Tbsp. crumbled goat cheese. Serve with marinated Greek olives.
Visit http://www.coloradoagriculture.com/
for a complete list of recipes.
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