Turkey burgers with beetroot relish

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Ingredients

500g pack turkey mince

½ tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh

1 lemon

250g cooked peeled beetroot (not in vinegar), finely diced

1 small red onion , finely chopped

2 tbsp chopped parsley

2 tsp olive oil

2 tsp wholegrain mustard

Little Gem lettuce , to serve

wholemeal pitta bread , to serve

Method

Tip turkey into a bowl with the thyme. Finely grate in the zest from the lemon and add a little seasoning. Use your hands to mix the ingredients well, then shape into 4 patties. Chill until ready to cook. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Mix the beetroot with the juice from ½ the lemon, onion, parsley, oil and mustard. Grill, griddle or barbecue the burgers for about 6 mins each side and serve with the beetroot relish, lettuce and pitta breads.