Pork and Apple Burgers with Beetroot Salad
Pork and Apple Burgers with Beetroot Salad is a tasty recipe that marries the savoury flavours of pork with the sweet tang of apple, accompanied by the earthy tones of a vibrant beetroot salad.
The contrast of flavors and textures between the juicy, flavour packed burgers and the crisp, refreshing salad makes for a well-rounded meal. This dish not only tastes great but also presents a visually appealing plate with the rich colours of the beetroot salad complementing the golden-brown burgers. It's a perfect meal for those looking for something satisfying yet fresh and balanced.
Nutrients
Per serving
Steps
Steam apple cubes until slightly soft and put aside
Mix together onion, garlic and parsley with the pork
Add salt and pepper
In a small bowl lightly whisk the eggs and add 1/2 to the pork mix
Add 2 tbs of panko breadcrumbs and mix together well
Put the rest of the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow tray or plate
Divide the pork mixture into 8 and roll each piece into a ball
Dip each into the egg mixture then roll into the breadcrumbs
Place onto a tray and cover and put in the fridge for an hour or so to firm up
Heat a shallow frying pan and put half of the oil in and gently place 4 burgers into the pan pushing them into a burger shape
Cook on each side for 5 mins until cooked through and repeat with the remaining burgers
Serve with the roll spread with the tzatziki and the beetroot salad alongside
NB - The onions, garlic and parsley can be chopped together in a food processor
Ingredients
| 500g | Pork mince |
| 1 | Medium onion chopped |
| 2 | Garlic cloves chopped |
| 1/2 | Bunch parsley chopped |
| 1 | Apple chopped |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 50g | Panko breadcrumbs |
| 1/2 | Tsp salt |
| 1/2 | Tsp pepper |
| 1 | Tbsp extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 | Tbsp tzatziki dip |
| 4 | Low GI white rolls |
| 1 | Beetroot |
| 1 | Rocket bunch |
