Makes 10 burgers 1kg lean pork mince 100g finely chopped red onion 100g salsa sauce* (see salsa recipe on page 13) *This can be one of the many pre-made versions now available. 100g low fat cheddar cheese, grated.
Thoroughly combine the pork mince with the finely chopped red onion, salsa and grated cheese. Form into 10 balls and shape into burgers by moulding between burger foils. Place onto a suitable tray to set in the refrigerator. Cook as required. Avoid a watery marinade; if the mix is too wet add 1 tsp arrowroot to the recipe. Serve with fresh salad. ‘Kitchen fresh burgers’ are a Group 4 product which allows them to be served once every two weeks. Nutritional Values Per portion based on recipe making 10 x 120g burgers, 120g Energy 658kJ / 156kcal Carbohydrate 1g NME 0g Fat 6g Saturates 2.4g Protein 25g Fibre 0g Sodium 137mg Vitamin A 37 micrograms Vitamin C 2mg Folate 6 micrograms Calcium 95mg Iron 0.8mg Zinc 2.4mg These are an alternative to the traditional beef burgers. They can be served with extra salad in wholemeal buns to make a balanced meal. The burgers could be made half size and served as a break time or breakfast time snack.