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Turkey Burgers with Zucchini

My trick to making the juiciest turkey burgers EVER is by adding grated zucchini! A huge bonus if you want your kids to eat more veggies – they'll never know!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 burgers
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 oz grated zucchini (when squeezed 4.25 oz)
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 tbsp grated red onion
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • Oil spray

Instructions

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  1. Squeeze ALL the moisture from the zucchini with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Make 5 equal patties, 4 ounces each, not too thick so they cook in the center.
  2. Squeeze out all the moisture well from the zucchini using paper towels.
  3. STOVE: Heat a large nonstick skillet on high heat. When hot, lightly spray oil. Add burgers to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook on one side until browned, then flip. Flip over a few times to prevent burning and to make sure the burgers are cooked all the way through.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Make 5 equal patties, 4 ounces each, 1/2 inch thick.
  5. If grilling: Clean grill well before cooking and spray with oil spray to prevent sticking. Cook the burgers on medium heat about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 370F.
  7. Cook in a single layer in two batches 10 minutes, turning half way until browned and cooked through in the center.

Notes

  • *Use gluten-free crumbs for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4.5g (2%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 7g (11%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 385mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4.5g 2%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 7g 11%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 385mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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