Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Spinach

I really love turkey burgers. I love the fact that they are supposed to be healthier for you than regular burgers and I love that they are made from turkey. I love turkey. It's flavourful and it's lean and it makes great burgers Turkey is also supposed to be a super food. So all round, it's a favourite with me.

This version is packed with some lovely flavours. Onion, Garlic . . . spinach (there's that health thing again.)

A good balsamic vinegar . . . for a bit of sweetness. Soy sauce . . . for a bit of saltiness. Some lemon juice for freshness. A bit of chili powder for a little spark. Some bread crumbs for binding . . . and a good white cheddar cheese. There is nothing nicer than English Cheddar. They invented it you know. The thing with a good cheddar is . . . a tiny bit goes a very long way.

A good burger is made even better with the toppings you choose to put with it. A a slice of cheddar to melt over top and a toasted buttery brioche bun. Lettuce and mayonnaise. Sliced red onions. That's the perfect burger in my books. I am in heaven.

*Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Spinach*

Serves 4

Deliciously moist turkey burgers stuffed full of lovely flavours.

lemon juice and chili powder into the bowl of a small food processor.

Blitz together until coarsely chopped You don't want it really fine,

but you also don't want big chunks of anything. Put the turkey into a

bowl. Scrape the contents of the food processor onto the turkey along

with the cheese and bread crumbs. Mix all together well, using a light

hand. Gently shape into four flat patties and place them onto a

plate. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.

When

you are ready to cook them either heat a grill or a grill pan, or a

skillet over medium high heat. Lightly coat it with non stick cooking

spray. Add the chilled turkey patties and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes

per side, until nicely browned, cooked through and the juices run

clear. Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and set aside to

melt the cheese while you toast the buns.

Serve the burgers on toaste buns. I like mine with lettuce, mayonnaise and thinly sliced red onions. Delicious!