Friday, 9 October 2009

Turkey Chilli Burgers and Zesty Salsa

Serves: 2 x 2 block meals

Ingredients
6oz / 170g Minced Turkey (4 blocks protein)
3 cups / 24oz / 680g Tomatoes
(3 blocks carb)
1 Lime (1 block carb)
3 Tbsp Avocado (3 blocks fat)
1/3 Tsp Olive Oil (1 block fat)
1 Garlic clove, crushed
½ Red Chilli, seeded and finely chopped
Fresh Mint
Fresh Coriander
1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Dried Chilli Flakes
Pepper
Salt (if using)

For the burgers
1) Mix together minced turkey, garlic, red chilli, ½ Tbsp mint, 1 Tbsp coriander, Worcestershire sauce and season to taste.
2) Shape mixture into two even sized burgers and brush with olive oil.
3) Grill or cook in griddle pan until well browned and cooked through.

For the salsa
1) De-seed and roughly chop tomatoes and roughly chop avocado.
2) Add pinch of dried chilli flakes, handful torn coriander leaves, lime zest and squeeze of lime. Season to taste and mix gently.
3) Divide into two even sized portions.

TIP: Make double quantities of burgers, great lunch box snack for next day.
TIP: Use ripe tomatoes at room temperature for maximum flavour.
TIP: Use any leftover mint leaves to make fresh mint tea.

1 comment:

cjf said...

Had it for dinner tonight and it was yummy mate! Would never have thought of putting mint in a burger!!