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Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers

June 16, 2020 by Life is but a Dish 3 Comments

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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
  • Crispy French Fries with Homemade Dipping Sauce
  • The Best Caesar Salad
  • Easy Watermelon Mint Salad

More Grilling Favorites

  • Weeknight Balsamic Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Fish Packets
  • Spring BBQ Hot Dog Bar

Food photography by Ashley Cuoco

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


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Ingredients

  • 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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  1. Val

    June 25, 2020 at 3:12 pm

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

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    • Life is but a Dish

      July 4, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Any jam should work!

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