Lemon & Thyme Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500g pack minced turkey
• zest 1 lemon
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 4 thin rashers streaky bacon
• buns, lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and tomato sauce, to serve

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until soft. Let it cool slightly.

2. In a large bowl, combine the minced turkey, cooled onion, lemon zest, thyme leaves and chopped parsley. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.

3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, pressing a small dent into the centre. Chill for 10 minutes if time allows.

4. Cook the bacon rashers in a separate dry frying pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

5. Cook the patties in the frying pan over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).

6. Cut the buns in half and toast them cut side down in the pan or under a grill for about 1 minute.

7. Spread tomato sauce on the bottom halves of the buns. Top with a patty, bacon, lettuce leaves and sliced tomato, then add the bun tops and serve.