Turkey-Zucchini Burgers Recipe (2024)

I love this recipe and i think you might too my husband and his wonderful children (not mine) enjoy this when they are over at their mother’s house. I love his children but wonder if i am meant to connect with them in this way. I recommend adding 2 tbsps of cumin

I have read this review dozens of times in a row and need to note what an impeccable work of art it is.

Update: I did in fact grill these outside, but glad I used a finer-mesh grill screen sprayed with lots of Pam. They are too wet and loose, even after a few hours setting up in the fridge, to survive intact on typical gas or charcoal grill grates. Delicious though!!!!

I made this with the cumin and added a lemon feta and it was a keeper!

I'm wondering if salting the zucchini would help. That would remove some but not all of the moisture in the zucchini, making for a more stable burger. I've learned this the hard way using other water-rich veggies (e.g. grated onion, which I now allow to dry out a bit on paper towels). Still delicious though, either way! Another tip that really upped the flavor quotient in my turkey burgers was to add a splash of Worcestershire or fish sauce to the mix. Adds that umami touch. Yum.

I added about 2 tsps of garlic powder, 2 tsps of cumin and 1 Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce. Turned out great! Easy healthy burgers for a weeknight.

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The purpose of the small dimple in the patties is so that they stay “flattish” when you cook them

The small dimple in the middle is to make that part of the patty thinner. Typically, burgers scrunch up a bit while cooking, making the middle part a bit thicker, and thereby a bit undercooked. The dimple assures even cooking.

I agree Kate. I have so many questions! 😂

@Kate, it is almost a poem!

Very yummy! Moist and held together well. I didn’t have mayo so used sour cream instead, and that worked great.

Sue, the dimple is sometimes done to keep the patty from "doming". It keeps it more consistent in its thickness instead of becoming more like a ball and therefore hard to put on the bun. Some people think this method works. Hope that helps!

You know how burgers tend to puff up? The small dimple in the middle compensates so they are relatively flat.

The dimple helps burgers maintain a flat shape vs being fined in the center when cooked.

I made this pretty much by the recipe- only added Worcestershire. I squeezed the zucchini out with a cheesecloth after letting it sit with salt for 20 minutes or so and rinsing. One interesting thing my refrigerator does no matter what setting it is on (1989 vintage) is it partially freezes the meat in its meat tray. In this case I think that was good because I didn’t really have to chill them long!anyway, will be cooking this again!

This is my go-to burger recipe. By sprinkling salt and pepper onto the patty rather than mixing it in, the turkey's flavor really shines through. The inclusion of zucchini helps maintain the burgers' juiciness, and a hint of mayo adds a nice binding touch. I strongly suggest trying this recipe for stovetop cooking, as the patties aren't as well-suited for grilling due to their slightly less firm texture.

I squeeze the grated zucchini hard to get rid of excess water, then pack it into the measuring cup before adding to the ground turkey. Burgers are perfectly moist but do not fall apart.

My mother-in-law had never had a Turkey burger. I made these— added garlic powder and low sodium soy, used half dark ground Turkey and half regular. Mother-in-law now loves Turkey burgers!

Having just made the "Classic Zucchini Bread" recipe (enthusiastic 5-stars!) I took a tip from that recipe and squeezed out the extra liquid from the shredded zucchini by hand. I added 1 tsp of cumin and 1/2 tsp granulated garlic per the suggestion of other reviewers in addition to the salt and pepper. Although I cooked these in a pan, I wonder if letting the burgers set up in the freezer for 15 minutes will make them easier to handle on the grill. Bottom line - these were great!

I don't like either zucchini or turkey, but found myself in possession of both. I love this recipe! I added more mayo and some shredded cheese. It made a lot more than I thought, so I froze the rest (even though our poodle loves it too!)

This is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook ground turkey. I added a teaspoon or so of "tarragon shallot citrus seasoning" from Savory Spice (because someone had given it to me) and it kicks the whole thing up a lot in lovely flavor. Any of those components would be a nice addition, I think. We usually have these on whole wheat buns with lettuce, mayo and BBQ sauce. And @turkeymama needs to write that book.

I added a dash or two of Worcestershire to the mix and used homemade mayonnaise as the raw egg helped bind the mixture! I made an herbed whipped feta spread with skyr , feta, dill, parsley, mint and lemon to top the burgers! I have made these 4 times already!

I used probably a cup of zucchini instead of 1/2 c, 2 large cloves of garlic, 2 T of cumin. Added pepperjack cheese at the end. Very juicy, flavorful, not heavy, easy to make. Would probably dial the cumin back to 1 T and add Worcestershire next time. Great weeknight meal you can experiment with

Delicious and easy. I squeezed the water out of the grated zucchini before adding to the ground chicken and added some Italian seasoning. I served it on gluten-free buns and added smashed avocado on one side of the bun and drizzled Pomegranate syrup over the burger. so good!

Can I use another veggie if I don’t have zucchini? Any suggestions

I formed into 10 palm-shaped patties and seared in the pan, adding cheddar last 2 minutes. Served on slider buns with toppings. Yum!

Add2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp cumin1/4 cup bread crumbs

I hate turkey. I love this recipe. Specifically with kings Hawaiian pretzel buns (which add a salty maple caramel flav), Swiss, cornichons, and a dollop of kewpie. We cook them on a cast iron griddle on the gas grill for a lovely crust. Weekly favorite for us and our toddlers (though we admittedly peel the zucchini to ensure success).

I topped mine with kimchi. Highly recommended.