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Showing posts with label BBQ. Show all posts

Mini Sweet Onion Rolls and Herby Beef Burgers - Gluten and Dairy Free!

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BBQ season is here again and these mini beef burgers and rolls make a gourmet addition to any BBQ! The rolls are also perfect as a snack or served with soup or your favourite filling - savoury, sweet, moist and oh so oniony!



Ingredients: (Makes 6)

For the Rolls:
375g Butternut Squash
450g Gluten Free Bread Flour
2 tsp Gluten Free Baking Powder
1 Large Onion
1 tsp Herbs
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 TBSP Olive Oil
Sea salt

For the Burgers:
400g Lean Organic Steak Mince
1 Egg - I used Ener-G Egg Replacer
½ Large Onion
½ Tsp Garlic
½ Tsp Mixed Herbs
Pinch Cinnamon
10ml Olive Oil

Method:

For the Rolls:
1. Bake a small whole squash for 45 mins then allow to cool for 30 mins.
2. Remove skin and seeds and place flesh in bowl and mash.
3. Measure out 375g of mashed squash and place in clean bowl, then add the flour, seasoning, oil and baking powder.
5. Knead until soft and spongy.
6. Add a little more flour if too sticky or a little water if too dry
7. Form dough into six round balls, place on an oiled baking tray, cut a cross on top and sprinkle with sea salt
8. Bake for 30-35 mins.
9. Insert a knife into the bread, if it comes out clean the bread is done.

For the Burgers:
1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well
2. Form into six patties
3. Heat a non stick pan or fire up the BBQ and add the patties
5. Cook for three mins on each side until browned and cooked through

To serve slice the buns in half (warm in the microwave for 30 seconds if you prefer), add your choice of garnish (lettuce, tomato, avocado etc.) and the burgers and eat!

Chicken Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges!

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Adapted from Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite

Ingredients:

For the Burgers:
500g Organic Chicken Breast Minced
1 Large Onion
1 Clove Garlic
1 Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
1 Egg - I used Ener-G Egg Replacer
1 tbsp Olive Oil for frying
Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Avocado and Tomato to serve

For the Wedges:
3 Medium Sweet Potatoes
Olive Oil, to drizzle
Garlic Powder and Sea Salt, to season

Method:
1. Finely chop and lightly fry the onions and garlic until soft but not brown – once cooked tip into a large bowl and leave to cool
2. Mix the Chicken, Egg Replacer, Parsley, chilled Onions and Seasoning together and chill to firm the mixture
3. Remove from fridge and form into patties. Chill until ready to cook
4. Heat the oven to Gas 6
5. Cut the Sweet Potatoes into wedges, spread out into a single layer on a baking tray, season and drizzle with olive oil – cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown at the edges
6. To cook the Burgers, heat 1 tbsp Olive Oil in a large frying pan – add the patties and fry for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through
7. Serve in lettuce cups garnished with a few slices of avocado and tomato with the Wedges on the side