Recipe by: World Cancer Research Fund | cancer and nutrition experts
Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal.
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Recipe by: World Cancer Research Fund | cancer and nutrition experts
Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal.
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Ingredients
500g turkey mince (2% fat)
2 medium-sized courgettes, coarsely grated
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 garlic clove, finely diced
Handful of fresh mint, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
CALORIES: 114
FAT: 1.4g
5 A DAY: 1
SALT: <0.01g
SUGAR: 1.4g
Method
Put the grated courgette into a sieve and push down, getting rid of any excess water.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Using wet hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands, divide the turkey mixture into six even balls and shape into burgers. Alternatively, you can make long koftas or meatballs, but patties will hold together better on a BBQ. Set aside in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
If using a BBQ, prepare your BBQ. If using a grill, turn on the grill to a high setting and prepare a baking tray to put under the grill.
Once ready, cook the turkey burgers on the BBQ or under the grill for around 15 minutes, or until cooked through but not burnt, turning over once. Serve immediately.
Serve the burgers in a wholemeal bun with yoghurt mixed with chopped mint