Burgers with Dried Tomatoes, Chèvre and Arugula

Preparation
20 minutes
Baking
15 minutes
Portions
4
Ingredients
  • 600 g (1-1/3 lbs.) of duBreton extra-lean ground pork
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) of chopped onion
  • 5 mL (1 tsp.) of dried rosemary
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 125 mL (1/2 c.) of bread crumbs
  • Fresh-ground pepper and salt to taste

Garnishes

  • 4 whole-wheat buns
  • 80 mL (1/3 c.) of fresh unripened goat cheese, softened
  • 8 pieces of dried tomato
  • 250 mL (1 c.) of young arugula leaves
Preparation steps
  1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high or conventional oven to 210°C (425°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix all burger ingredients with exception of garnishes. Season to taste.
  3. Divide mixture into 4 portions and form into patties.
  4. Place on grill or on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper in centre of oven. Cook patties for 12 - 15 minutes, turning once.
  5. Heat buns, spread goat cheese on bottom half of buns and place patties on buns followed by dried tomatoes and arugula.
Note

Patties may also be cooked over medium-high heat on stovetop; allow 5-7 minutes for each side.