By MACROS | Published on July 5, 2017
If you’re a lover of heat but don’t fancy the extra calories, try this flavor-rich take on the burger from Joe Sexton, a nutritional advisor and star of Fit In The Kitchen.
You’ll need
500g ground turkey
1 egg yolk
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Ground coriander
Garam masala
Curry powder
Smoked pimentón
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 onions – 1 finely chopped, 1 sliced
Jar of passata
Wholemeal seeded bun
Wholemeal flour
1 tsp oil
2-3 slices of tomato
Method
Step one
In a large bowl mix the ground turkey, garlic, half a teaspoon each of curry powder, cumin and pimentón, one egg yolk and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into three patties. On a medium heat, fry o ff the burgers in a little oil for as long as it takes your onion and sauce to get ready.
Step two
Using a small amount of oil, fry o ff the sliced onions and add half a teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, garam masala and a pinch of chili powder. Gently fry the onions until brown. Onions are rich in chromium, which keeps your blood pressure in check.
Step three
In the pan, add a little water and a tablespoon of flour to thicken the mixture. Place it in a dish lined with baking parchment and oven cook on 350F (180C) until crisp and brown. The spices will stoke your metabolism, while lowering inf ammation.
Step four
For the sauce, gently fry o the diced onions and garlic in oil. After a few minutes, add a teaspoon each of cumin, curry powder, coriander, garam masala, smoked pimentón and chili powder. Fry o ff for a few minutes, making sure not to burn the spices. Add the passata and simmer gently until the burgers are done.
Step five
Cut the bread and assemble a very tasty burger. Leftovers are perfect for lunches, and can be added to salads for a lean snack that is easily transported anywhere.
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