BBQ Turkey Burger Recipe

A continuing aspect of a healthy and fit lifestyle is having dinners which both look amazing, taste amazing but also aren't a pain to make or eat. Turkey meat is a rich source of protein, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin and phosphorus, it has a significantly less fat content than other popular meats, it can lower cholesterol levels as well as containing the amino acid tryptophan which then produces serotonin, which plays an important role in strengthening the immune system.

Ingredients
Coleslaw
2 cups thinly shredded cabbage
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
Burger
4 lean ground turkey patty
4 split burger buns (preferably whole-grain/wholemeal)
1 teaspoon olive oil

Method
Coleslaw:
1. Combine coleslaw ingredients in bowl. Mix ingredients until satisfactorily mixed, then set aside.

Burger:
1. Pour olive oil over hot fry-pan
2. Place turkey patties onto fry-pan
3. Cook until brown (centre of burger should be around 74 degrees celsius for a safe cook)
4. Assemble burger.
5. Enjoy!

- Ben