Weight Watchers Recipe: Turkey and pepper burgers

Turkey and pepper burgers

SERVES: 4
CALORIES/ SERVING:142
WW POINTS PER SERVING: 3
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKINGTIME: 25 MINUTES

• 450g (1 lb) extra lean minced turkey
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
• 6 basil leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tsps vegetable stock powder
• freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large mixing bowl combine together the turkey, onion, garlic and red pepper, working the mixture with two forks to break up the meat.
2. Sprinkle the stock powder over and stir in well, making sure the mixture is fully combined.
Add the basil leaves and season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Mix well, using your hands, and bring the mixture together. Form into burger shapes, squeezing the mixture between your hands to form a tight ball and then flatten slightly. Set aside.
3. Place under a hot grill for 10 minutes each side. Pull a burger apart to check the centre is fujjy cooked. If in doubt, return to the grill.