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Pesto Zucchini Turkey Burgers
These juicy Pesto Zucchini Turkey Burgers are topped with fresh mozzarella and thick slices of tomato!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 455 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground, I used 93% lean 7% fat
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini, this amount after excess liquid has been squeezed out
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of tomato
- Mixed greens or lettuce
- 4 Buns
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the turkey, zucchini, breadcrumbs, pesto, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently combine the mixture.
- Divide the turkey mixture into fourths and form into evenly shaped patties. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat and oil the grates or skillet. Cook the burgers for about 5 minutes then flip over and cook another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165° F. and the middle is no longer pink. During the last minute or two of cooking add the mozzarella slices. Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve the burgers on toasted/grilled buns topped with mixed greens, a tomato slice and an extra drizzle of pesto.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.