Turkey burger

• Preparation: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
• Cooking: 15 minutes
• Serves 4, costs under £4

• 1 slice wholemeal bread
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 250g turkey breast mince
• ½ onion (finely grated)
• 1 carrot (finely grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 4 burger buns

Allergy disclaimer: Always check the label of each ingredient for allergen information.

• In a bowl, crumble the bread and add to the beaten egg. Set aside, but mix occasionally, until the bread has absorbed all the egg.
• Add the turkey mince, finely chopped onion, finely grated carrot, crushed garlic and pinch of black pepper to the egg and bread and mix well.
• Form into 4 burgers (8cm diameter and 2½cm thick) and put on a plate or tray, cover with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, but an hour or two is better.
• Grill the burgers for 6-8 minutes on each side, ensuring they are fully cooked. Toast the buns and add your burger.

Top tip: Add any toppings that you like, such as lettuce, tomato, onion or any sauce.
Top tip: Why not try adding some chilli or cumin to the burgers to spice them up.
Top tip: Double the amounts and, once cooked and cooled, freeze the leftover burgers for a quick dinner option.