Issue 041
September 2008
Method
1. If using the onion, sweat this in olive oil and soften this down. When softened, allow it to cool.
2. Mix the Turkey mince in a bowl with salt and pepper. Season with some chilli flakes if you like.
3. Shape the burgers into palm-sized patties and make these nice and even.
4. When you have made these patties, place a second frying pan on the stove and allow this to heat up.
5. Once hot, add the patties. Do not overcrowd the pan as this will bring down the temperature and not allow the burgers to caramelise.
6. Once frying, peel the skin from your mango. If you can’t do this, don’t worry, cut to one side of the mango avoiding the stone in the middle. Now you can peel the edge off and work your way in. Cut the mango into chips to go with the burger theme.
7. Turn your burger over and colour lightly on the other side. You may want to put the burgers in the oven for about 3-4 minutes to ensure they are cooked through, this all depends on how thick you make your patties.
8. Cut your tomato into slices and arrange on your burger bun. Add your salad, slice the beetroot and set aside.
9. Place your burger on top of this – if you are not watching your figure, drop a little mayo on the top of this. Add your beetroot and enjoy!
What you’ll need...
200g Minced Turkey
40g Diced onion diced (optional)
1 each Burger bun
1 each Tomato
30g Lettuce or mixed leaves
1 each Mango
1 each Beetroot
Always wanted to know...
Is beetroot good for you?
You either love it or hate it, either way beetroot is back! It can be eaten hot or cold, however a boiled beetroot is more nutritious than a raw one. Beetroot can actually make you happy! It contains trytophan (also found in chocolate) which contributes to feeling good. It also contains betaine, a substance that relaxes the mind and is used to treat depression. Beetroot is virtually fat free and low in calories and helps to keep blood sugar levels stable, which in turn helps keep your heart, brain and bones healthy. So, there’s more to this great British vegetable than you think.
Hywel Teague Editor Fighters Only www.fightersonlymag.com
