Name: Charmoula Lamb Burgers
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika (not hot); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 pound ground lamb (not lean); 4 (6- to 7-inch) pita pockets; 1/4 cup tapenade (black-olive paste); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 thick tomato slices

Ground lamb is a natural choice for a barbecue—its distinctive taste really stands up to the smoke of the grill. These burgers get an extra boost from charmoula, a North African spice mixture.

Cooks' note:

Patties can be formed 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered.

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