Turkey Zucchini Burgers

I came across this recipe while browsing Pinterest and thought it was a great way to sneak in veggies with kids (and adults!). After trying it out I made a few adjustments and I think we have a real winner here. If you try it out, let us know what you think!

Turkey Zucchini Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce 

Ingredients:

Burgers:
1 lb ground turkey
1 large zucchini, grated
2 scallions, thinly chopped
1 Egg
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (chili powder works fine too)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Lemon Yogurt Sauce:
6 oz (1 container) plain Greek yogurt
1 lemon - zest and juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Directions: 

Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside in the refrigerator.

In a large bowl combine all burger ingredients. Mix with your hands, and be careful to not overwork the meat. Next using your hands again shape the mixture into burgers. Set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes for them to set.

Once burgers are set, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook burgers until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes on each side).

Serve on a bun and top with the Lemon Yogurt Sauce. This made about 5-6 burgers for me, but it will depend on how large you make them. I chose to freeze the leftover patties for a quick dinner later in the week. If you're not a big fan of zucchini you could substitute different veggie. Enjoy!

-Leslie