The ultimate plan-friendly cheeseburger
11
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
The sneaky extra veg in the patties add taste and texture – they’re good for you, too!
Ingredients
Extra lean beef mince (5% fat), raw
300 g
Onion
0.5 large
Carrots, raw
1 small
Courgette
1 medium
Bacon medallions, raw
4 rasher(s)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon(s)
Low fat cheese slice
4 slice(s)
Burger bun
4 medium
Lettuce
4 leaf/leaves, small
Tomato
2 large
Instructions
1
Put the beef, onion, carrot and courgette in a bowl. Season and mix together using your hands. Divide into 4 equal portions, then shape each into an 8cm patty. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
2
Cook the bacon in a large lidded, nonstick frying pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3
Heat the oil in the same pan. Cook the patties over a medium heat for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Top each with a cheese slice, cover the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
4
Lightly toast the rolls, then fill with lettuce, tomato, bacon and patties to serve.
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