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Pesto Zucchini Turkey Burgers

These Pesto Zucchini Turkey Burgers are ready in just 20 minutes and are packed with fresh flavors of herbs and spice! These juicy, tender burgers are stuffed with yummy zucchini that keep them moist and make them a voluminous protein option! Great eaten on a bun, pita, lettuce wrap or over a bed of lettuce!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pesto Turkey Burgers
  • 1 lb. ground turkey I used 93/7
  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini (100g) squeezed of excess moisture
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (28g) GF if needed
  • 2 Tbsp basil pesto (30g)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
For Serving:
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 4 slices of tomato
  • balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • Mixed greens or lettuce optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated zucchini, panko, pesto, garlic, cumin and salt until well combined. Then divide into 4 equal parts and shape into hamburger patties. Flatten more than you want them because they will get thicker when they’re cooked.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium heat (or your Ninja Foodie Grill to 450F). Spray with cooking spray and add patties at least an inch apart. Grill for 5 minutes, then spray the top of the burger with cooking spray, flip and grill the other side for 5 minutes. Burgers are done when the internal temperature reaches 165F. 
  3. Serve with sliced mozzarella, sliced tomato, freshly cracked black pepper and balsamic glaze and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook in the Air Fryer: The grill marks are yummy on this burger but you can also cook in the air fryer if you want! Air fry at  400F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, or until internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free cheese
  • Serving size: 1 burger patty (113g)
  • Nutrition per serving: 215 calories 7C / 11F / 22P 
  • MFP entry: LFF Pesto Zucchini Turkey Patty 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 burger assembled Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 3.9g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 burger assembled
Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 3.9g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.