Bunless Beef & Veg Burgers
SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 30 MINUTES (PLUS REFRIGERATION)
500g beef mince 1 onion, coarsely grated 1 cup grated beetroot ½ cup grated carrot ½ cup grated courgette 5 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons wholegrain
mustard 3 teaspoons mild curry
powder sea salt 4 iceberg lettuce leaves 2 handfuls of baby spinach 1 firm but ripe avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled, sliced
1-2 tomatoes, sliced 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 cup grated cheese
1. In a bowl, place beef mince, onion, beetroot, carrot, courgette, egg whites, mustard and curry powder. Season with salt. Use clean hands to mix together until well combined. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, then place on a tray, cover and put in the fridge to firm up for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 180°C.
Line a shallow baking tray with baking paper.
3. Remove patties from the fridge and place on the lined tray. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Serve patties in the iceberg lettuce leaves, topped with spinach, avocado slices, tomato slices, red onion slices and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Eat as you would eat a wrap.