Lamb burgers with mint salsa

Serves 4
Per serving 344 kcals
Preparation time 15 minutes plus standing and chilling time
Cooking time 10 minutes

Ingredients:
175g (6 oz) bulgar wheat
350g (12 oz) lean minced lamb
6 spring onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE MINT SALSA:
6 spring onions, finely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and diced
1 small courgette, diced
1 small green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
grated zest and juice of 1 lime

Method:
1. Place the bulgar wheat in a mixing bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to stand for 20 minutes until the grains have softened and swelled.
2. Drain well and mix together with the minced lamb, spring onions, herbs, bouillon powder and cumin. Season well with salt and black pepper and mix until fully combined.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each one into a burger shape, about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4. Cook the burgers on a hot barbecue or under a preheated hot grill or in a ridged griddle pan for 5 minutes on each side.
5. Meanwhile, combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl and season to taste. Serve with the hot burgers, a mixed salad and 115 g (4 oz) dry-roasted new potatoes per person.