250gLean Mince Meat(for veggie alternative replace with 400g tin of crushed chickpeas)
1largeEgg
30gBreadcrumbs
½teaspoonGround Cumin
½teaspoonGround Coriander
1teaspoonCayenne Pepper
1teaspoonCurry Powder
1tablespoonOlive Oil
For the Garlic Tahini Sauce
2ClovesMince Garlic
1tablespoonTahini Paste
150gNatural Yogurt
½Juice of Lemon
Pinchof Salt
To Serve
4Wholemeal Pitta Breads
Lettuce leaves
Freshly chopped coriander leaves
Lemon wedges
Instructions
To make the burgers
Start by boiling or microwaving the sweet potatoes. Keep them whole and unpeeled and either boil in water in large pan for 30 minutes or microwave for 10 minutes.
Allow the potatoes to cool then peel away and discard the skins. Place the cooked sweet potato into a large mixing bowl and mash using a fork or masher. Next add the mince meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and curry powder. Use a wooden spoon to mix together until fully combined.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C, fan and have a baking tray ready.
Divide the burger mixture into 4 then use your hands to form 4 large burgers. Seal each burger in a pan with a little oil by frying on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. You may find it easier to fry the burgers one at a time. Transfer each sealed burger to the baking tray then place the tray in the centre of the pre heated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the burgers are cooked through.
To make the Garlic Tahini Sauce
Whilst the burgers are cooking make up the sauce. In a small bowl mix together the minced garlic cloves, tahini paste, yogurt, lemon juice and salt. Cover and place in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
To Serve
Heat the 4 pitta breads in the microwave for around a minute. The heat makes it easier to cut open the pitta. Use a small knife to carefully cut down the sides of the pitta and open up. Lay out the bottom half of each pitta and add lettuce leaves to each one. Next place a cooked burger on top of the lettuce, before topping with the sauce, coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Pop on the top half of the pittas and enjoy!!