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Turkey Zucchini Burgers
Turkey Zucchini Burgers are a tasty solution for parents seeking both nutrition and taste in their family's meals! These scrumptious patties combine the goodness of lean turkey with the "sneaky" inclusion of zucchini, making them a hit with kids and adults alike.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Turkey Zucchini Burgers:
- 1 pound ground turkey, light or dark meat
- 1 large zucchini, coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- olive oil (for greasing the pan)
- 4 hamburger buns (or 8 mini slider buns)
- toppings and condiments of choice
Yogurt Sumac Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, grated zucchini, scallions, egg, mint, cilantro, garlic, cumin and salt. Mix well.
- With dampened hands form the mixture into 4 burgers about 1 inch thick or you can do 8 slider size burgers.
- In a large sauté pan or stove top grill over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the burger patties. Cook burgers 3-4 minutes on each side for small slider burgers or 5-6 minutes on each side for larger burgers.
- Place all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Place the burgers on buns and top with the yogurt-sumac sauce and additional toppings of choice.
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Notes
- Substitution/Variations:
- Swap the ground turkey: If you want, you can substitute ground chicken in place of the turkey in this recipe.
- Ditch the bun: Serve these burgers protein style wrapped in lettuce or opt for gluten free buns if you need!
- Skip the egg: If you have an egg allergy and need to leave it out, that would be okay. You may want to let the formed patties sit in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes before you cook to help the patties stay together.
- Try it with yellow squash: If you happen to have yellow summer squash on hand and want to use it, you could use squash in place of the zucchini.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1burger
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
879mg
(37%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
474IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.