Brilliant burgers

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ITALIAN PORK BURGER WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

PREP TIME: 20 MINS

COOK TIME: 10 MINS SERVES 4 (AS A MAIN MEAL)

500g lean pork mince

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp dried oregano

Pinch chilli flakes

2 tsp psyllium husk

60g egg, lightly whisked Freshly ground black pepper 2 large tomatoes, chopped 6 pitted black olives, chopped Drizzle of balsamic vinegar

4 x 70g sourdough rolls,

split and toasted

4 Tbsp light spreadable

cream cheese

1 cup baby spinach leaves

1 Combine mince, fennel seeds, oregano, chilli flakes, psyllium, egg and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 4 patties.

2 Heat barbecue grill or chargrill pan on medium. Spray both sides of patties with cooking spray. Add patties to barbecue and cook for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

3 Meanwhile, combine tomato, olives and vinegar in a small bowl. 4 Top base of each roll with 1 Tbsp cream cheese, 1/4 cup spinach leaves, patty and spoonful of salsa. Finish with the top of roll. Serve.

COOK’S TIP

You can replace pork mince with chicken breast mince, the black olives with green olives and the spinach leaves with rocket leaves.

NUTRITION INFO PER SERVE 1840kJ, protein 41g, total fat 16g (sat. fat 6g), carbs 32g, fibre 8g, sodium 581mg • Carb exchanges 2 • GI estimate low