Turkey burgers with herbed cannellini beans

On a cold, drizzly, autumn night I might think I want stodgy carbohydrates and there is nothing wrong with an occasional plate of pasta or sausage and mashed potato. However, when the nights close in I try and keep it fresh and healthy and this dish, inspired by those I've had all over rural France, is hearty and warming...but more importantly it's super healthy too! 

Ingredients (2 people)

250g minced Turkey, 3 carrots, 1/4 small head of Savoy cabbage, 1 pint chicken stock, 1 can cooked cannellili beans, 1 cup Frozen petit pois (peas), 1/4tsp each ground cumin, ginger and smoked sweet paprika, 1tsp mixed herbs Provence, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt and pepper to taste. 

Add the cumin, ginger, paprika and pinch of salt and pepper to the Turkey. Squish to mix thoroughly and divide in to two parties, squeezing gently to a rounded shape. Set aside until later. 

Cut the carrots in to very small cubes, heat a drop of oil in a large pan and gently fry the carrots until softened, don't worry if they begin to brown it all adds to the flavour, just ensure they don't burn by stirring regularly. Next chop the cabbage in to a fine shread and add to the pan along with the carrots, then add the peas. Cook for a couple of minutes and add the chicken stock, drained beans, herbs and a pinch of pepper. Turn to a medium heat and simmer gently. You may not need salt as the stock is salty, however taste before you serve and season if required. 

Whilst the cabbage and beans are cooking heat a drop of oil in a frying pan on a medium/high heat and cook the Turkey parties for around 4 minutes each side, the trick is not to flip them until a good crust has formed. Check the patties are cooked by inserting a knife and checking the juices run clear and hot. 

Spoon the beans and their lovely gravy on to plates, top with a Turkey patty and serve, there is no need for bread or other carbohydrates here, the beans are full of fibre and along with the Turkey will keep you fuller for longer, as well as providing 3 of your 5 a day with all that lovely veg!