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Turkey Zucchini Burgers
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Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the turkey, grated zucchini, scallions, egg, mint, cilantro, garlic, cumin and salt. Mix well.
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With dampened hands form the mixture into 4 burgers about 1 inch thick or you can do 8 slider size burgers.
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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.
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Place all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
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Place the burgers on buns and top with the yogurt-sumac sauce and additional toppings of choice.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Squeeze Out Excess Zucchini Moisture 💧Grate your zucchini and salt it heavily, then let it sit for 10 minutes and squeeze out all liquid using a clean kitchen towel—this prevents soggy burgers and helps them hold together better during cooking.
- Don't Overwork the Meat Mixture 🙌Mix the turkey and ingredients gently with just your fingertips for 1-2 minutes; overworking develops gluten and creates dense, tough patties instead of tender, juicy burgers.
- Toast Your Hamburger Buns in Herb Oil 🧈Brush buns lightly with olive oil infused with minced garlic and cilantro, then toast them in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes to add richness and prevent them from getting soggy from the Greek yogurt sauce.
- Chill Patties Before Cooking ❄️Refrigerate your formed burger patties for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) so they stay intact on the grill and cook more evenly without falling apart.
- Build a Mediterranean Yogurt Sauce 🍋Mix your Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice, sumac, and minced fresh mint just before serving for a tangy, flavor-packed condiment that complements the cumin and cilantro in the patties perfectly.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
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Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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