Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 pound plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, cored and halved
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted almonds
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
slider rolls
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Lightly coat tomato halves in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Place on a cookie sheet and slowly roast in oven until tomatoes are dried, approximately 90 minutes.
2. In a food processor, blend cilantro, mint, almonds, garlic and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat grill over high heat. Form lamb into 8 patties, season with salt and pepper and grill patties for 2 minutes per side or until medium rare.
4. Place patties on slider roll and garnish with, goat cheese, pesto and dried tomato.
5. Enjoy with 2013 WALT "Clos Pepe" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir