Venison burgers

Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

500g venison mince
½ onion, finely chopped
1 orange, zest
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Tuscan seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 large (75g) wholemeal pita breads
4 cups lettuce
8 tablespoons beetrootbeetsX relish (see tip) or your favourite relish
4 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
4 tomatoes, diced
2 cups diced cucumber
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons light vinaigrette

Instructions

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1 Place mince in a bowl with onion, orange zest, breadcrumbs, seasoning and parsley. Use hands to mix ingredients well then shape into 4 patties. (The patties can be frozen at this stage to use later.)

2 Grill, griddle or barbecue burgers for about 6 minutes each side. Slice pita breads horizontally. To assemble, add lettuce then burger and top with relish and yoghurt. Serve with tomato, cucumber and basil salad drizzled with vinaigrette.

HFG tip

To make beetroot relish, mix 1 cooked beetroot (diced) with 1 finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 490 cal

Kilojoules 2050 kJ

Protein 39 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 10 g

Sodium 690 mg

Calcium 140 mg

Iron 6.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.