Thursday, 20 May 2010

Turkey Burgers & Red Coleslaw



Preparation time = 15 minutes

Cooking time = 25 minutes

Ingredients
1 tbsp oil

1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot grated
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp chilli powder
100g British turkey mince
1 slice of bread - fresh white bread crumbs
1 Granary bread rolls
Mixed spinach , onion slices and tomato wedges to serve
Salt and black pepper

Method
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the onion for a few minutes until softened. Transfer to a bowl, add the herbs and stir well.
Make bread crumbs by grating the slice of bread.
Add the minced turkey, breadcrumbs and seasoning. Mix well to form a soft mixture, an egg can be added to bind if required.
Divide into burger sized portions and chill until required.
Cook in frying pan / griddle pan if available for 25 minutes, turning occasionally.




Split the granary roll. Fill the roll with salad of your choice, e.g. spinach, tomato and onion slices and then the cooked burger. Serve immediately.
Tip
Once cooled any spare burgers can be placed in the refrigerator for consumption the next day or in the freezer for another day.

Red Coleslaw

1/4 red cabbage finely shredded
1 small red onion finely sliced
2 carrots grated
10 radish finely sliced or grated
(1 red apple - optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp low fat fromage frais


Combine all the ingredients and serve on the side.

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