TURKEY BURGERS WITH BEETROOT RELISH

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These low-fat burgers freeze well, so why not make double and freeze for another time?

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

500g pack turkey mince
½ tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh
1 lemon
250g cooked peeled beetroot (not in vinegar), finely diced
1 small red onion , finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
Little Gem lettuce , to serve
wholemeal pitta bread , to serve

Steps:

Tip turkey into a bowl with the thyme. Finely grate in the zest from the lemon and add a little seasoning. Use your hands to mix the ingredients well, then shape into 4 patties. Chill until ready to cook. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Mix the beetroot with the juice from ½ the lemon, onion, parsley, oil and mustard. Grill, griddle or barbecue the burgers for about 6 mins each side and serve with the beetroot relish, lettuce and pitta breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium