Ingredients
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Turkey Zucchini Burgers
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1 pound ground turkey, light or dark meat
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1 large zucchini, coarsely grated
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3 scallions, thinly sliced
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
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4 hamburger buns or 8 mini slider buns
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Toppings and condiments of choice
Yogurt Sumac Sauce
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons sumac
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
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Prepare the burger mixture. Combine the ground turkey, grated zucchini, scallions, egg, mint, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
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Shape the patties. With damp hands, form the mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick or 8 smaller slider patties.
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Cook the burgers. Heat 1–2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side for full-size burgers or 3–4 minutes per side for sliders, adjusting as needed until cooked through. Ground turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Make the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, sumac, and salt until smooth.
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Assemble and serve. Place the cooked burgers on buns and top with yogurt-sumac sauce and your favorite toppings.
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Notes
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Remove excess moisture: Squeeze the grated zucchini gently in a clean kitchen towel if it seems very watery. This helps the patties hold together.
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Avoid overmixing: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the burgers tender.
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Chill if needed: If the mixture feels too soft, refrigerate the shaped patties for 20–30 minutes before cooking.
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Make the sauce ahead: Prepare the yogurt-sumac sauce in advance and refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
