Bacon burger with BBQ relish

Serves 4, ready in around 1 hour INGREDIENTS

1 bunch spring onions

400g lean beef mince (5% fat or less)

2tsp freshly chopped parsley

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 rashers of lean bacon, with the visible fat removed

Green salad leaves

4 x 60g wholemeal rolls

TO MAKE THE RELISH:

Low calorie cooking spray

1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped

1tsp mild chilli powder

225g passata

3tbsp sweetener

4tbsp balsamic vinegar 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp mustard powder

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1 Finely slice the spring onions, place in a bowl with the beef, parsley and seasoning. Combine with your hands and shape into 4 burgers about 10cm in diameter. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

2 Place the burgers under a medium/ hot grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Add the bacon for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Layer the salad leaves, bacon, burger and relish in the rolls and serve immediately. TO MAKE THE RELISH

3 Spray a pan with the low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onion and chilli powder over a high heat for 5 minutes until softened.

4 Stir in the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Check the seasoning before serving hot or cold.