This healthy turkey burger recipe makes an easy meal for two. Try serving with vibrant green veg and sweet potato wedges for a filling dinner
Prep:15 mins
Serves 2
1 sweet potato (about 190g), cut into wedges260g turkey breast mince (under 5% fat)1 red onion, diced2 garlic clove, grated1 egg, beaten1 apple (about 70g), peeled and coarsely grated1 tbsp dried oregano1 tbsp paprika15g coconut oil, melted135g green vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli, mangetout or green beans)
STEP 1Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Zap the sweet potato wedges in the microwave for about 6 mins on full power until just turning soft. Leave to rest for 30 secs.STEP 2While the sweet potato is spinning in the microwave, mix the mince in a bowl with the onion, garlic, egg and apple. Get your hands stuck in and work the ingredients together with a good pinch of salt and pepper, the oregano and paprika. Shape the mixture into two burgers about 3cm thick. Place on a lined baking tray in the oven for 20-25 mins, turning half way through cooking, until cooked through.STEP 3Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the sweet potato wedges and shallow-fry for about 3 mins each side until they are nicely browned all over and cooked through to the centre. (Alternatively, toss in the oil and roast in the oven for 15-20 mins.) Drain on kitchen paper, then season with a good pinch of salt.STEP 4Serve the burgers with the sweet potato wedges and a portion of green veg either steamed, blanched or boiled.
