Marrakesh Burgers with Apricot Labneh and Grilled Halloumi - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped prunes (or raisins)
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1/8 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Large pinch salt
• Pinch garam masala
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking couscous
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2/3 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed), chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup labneh (yogurt cheese)—can substitute Greek Yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 12 ounces Halloumi Cheese, cut into 6 slices
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper