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Fennel and lemon-crumbed mozzarella burgers in grilled parmesan buns

If you're looking for a fresh vegetarian burger idea, this recipe should be at the top of your list. Fennel and lemon-crumbed mozzarella oozes out at first bite, and the brioche buns are grilled in parmesan for extra flavour!
Fennel and lemon-crumbed mozzarella burgers
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Ingredients

Method

1.Combine lemon juice and sugar in a bowl, add the onion and mix to coat the onion. Set aside to pickle.
2.Take 3 bowls: combine the flour with some salt and freshly ground black pepper in one, put the egg in another, and combine the crumbs, whole fennel seeds and lemon zest in the last bowl.
3.Take 3 bowls: combine the flour with some salt and freshly ground black pepper in one, put the egg in another, and combine the crumbs, whole fennel seeds and lemon zest in the last bowl.
4.Preheat oven grill to high.
5.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook mozzarella for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cheese has melted.
6.Meanwhile, scatter parmesan over the cut side of the bun bases and place on an oven tray with bun tops, all cut side up. Grill for 3-4 minutes or until cheese has melted and buns are golden brown.
7.Assemble buns with the crumbed mozzarella, drained pickled onion, [chilli jam](https://www.foodtolove.co.nz/recipes/tomato-chilli-jam-18815|target=”_blank”), aioli and lettuce.

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