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    Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers

    Jun 16, 2020 / by Laney Schwartz / 4 Comments(updated Dec 6, 2021)
    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

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    Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers are a summertime staple around here with a little unexpected flavor and classic burger goodness.

    Let’s talk burgers with a PUNCH. Burgers with a little fruit, a little veggie, so much good flavor. These burgers have so much good texture, too! These subtle additions take a basic turkey burger into something elevated and special. Use Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers to feed the people you love!

    These were created when my brother-in-law asked how he could make his turkey burgers a little better. I’m always up for a burger night, so I got to work! A little digging around in my kitchen, a little playing with this recipe, and voila…a star is born. And how often do you get protein, fruit, and veggies all in one burger?!

    Zucchini Apple Turkey Burger Sides

    I love these Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers for a weekend, a weeknight, a backyard barbecue party…let’s get our burger on! A few sides I love serving with burgers:

    • Stone Fruit and Burrata Summer Salad
    • The Best Caesar Salad
    • Easy Watermelon Mint Salad

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    Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
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    Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers are a summertime staple around here with a little unexpected flavor and classic burger goodness.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
    • 1 small apple, shredded
    • 1 tablespoon apricot jam
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Burger buns or lettuce wrap (butter lettuce works well)

    Burger Topping Options:

    • Cheddar cheese
    • Arugula or microgreens
    • Ketchup
    • Mustard
    • Pickles 
    • Onion
    • Anything your heart desires

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl add the turkey meat, zucchini, apple, apricot jam, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Break up the meat mixture using a fork (or clean hands) being careful not to over mix. 
    2. Divide the mixture into four equal parts and form patties about ½ inch thick. At this point you can put them in the fridge until you’re ready to grill, or use right away.
    3. Preheat the grill over medium/high heat. Cook patties 5-7 minutes on each side. If you are adding cheese, add the cheese the last 1-2 minutes of cooking until melted. Serve on a bun or lettuce wrap served with your favorite toppings!

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    Filed Under: Dinner, Grilling, Healthy, Turkey Tagged With: Apple, BBQ, burgers, Life is but a Dish, memorial day, sliders, turkey, zucchini

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      Comments

    1. Bridgette U.

      July 10, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      I just got my first ever grill and this recipe is calling to me to be my first grill! I will check back in with how it turns out 😀 love all your recipes!

      Reply
    2. Darrah

      June 03, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      Our families favorite weeknight meal. Or anytime me a really. These are SO good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Val

      June 25, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      Looks so good def going to try! Any ideas for subs for apricot jam? 🙂 thanks!!

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        July 04, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        Any jam should work!

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