Asian Turkey Burgers
Makes 5 Burgers and 3 Servings of Mash and Veg
Ingredients
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For the burgers:
450g lean turkey mince
1 egg
20g fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
1 green chilli, sliced finely
2 spring onions, sliced finely
1 tsp Thai 7 Spice seasoning
½ a red onion, peeled and finely chopped
Slice of fresh lime to garnish
For the vegetable side dishes:
2 large sweet potatoes
1 tsp ground cinnamon
10 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
50g baby leaf spinach
Method
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Preheat oven to 175ËšC.
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In a large bowl, mash up the mince, using a masher or your hands. Add the remaining burger ingredients and mix well until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into 5 patties, then transfer to a lightly greased baking tray. Oven cook for 10 minutes. Turn over and cook for a 10-15 minutes. The juices will run clear when cooked.
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For the vegetable side dishes:
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Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for 45 minutes or until soft.
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Using a fork, scrape the contents of the potatoes into a bowl. Discard the skin. Mash thoroughly and season well. Stir in the cinnamon.
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Pour cold water into a non-stick frying pan (just enough to cover the base). Add the tomatoes and cook gently for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the spinach and wilt gently.
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The burgers and mash can both be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.