HARISSA TURKEY BURGERS

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Discover the lighter way to make burgers for the barbecue with this harissa turkey version, which uses lean turkey breast, beetroot and mixed grains

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

250g pouch mixed grains (or 250g cooked mixed grains)
500g lean turkey breast mince
2 large garlic cloves , finely grated
1 tsp coriander seeds , toasted and crushed
4 tbsp rose harissa
small bunch parsley , finely chopped
2 red peppers
150g rocket
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 lemon , juiced
3 cooked beetroot , grated
4 wholemeal seeded buns , toasted, to serve
1 medium courgette
½ small bunch dill , finely chopped
4 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

Cook the grains according to pack instructions. Leave to cool, then tip into a bowl and use your hands to mix in the turkey, garlic, coriander, harissa and parsley. Shape into four patties. Cover and chill.
To make the sauce, coarsely grate the courgette, discarding the seeds, then wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze out any liquid. Put in a bowl and mix with the dill, yogurt, 2 tbsp water and the mayonnaise.
Put the peppers on the barbecue and cook for 10-15 mins or until blistered and starting to char. Or, heat a grill to its highest setting and grill for 15-20 mins, turning halfway. Leave to cool a little, then peel and cut into strips.
Toss the rocket with half the oil and lemon juice.
Brush the burgers with the remaining oil and cook for 6 mins each side. Alternatively, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry for 6 mins each side. Serve with the sauce, peppers, beetroot, buns and salad so everyone can assemble their own burger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium