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:
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Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers
Description
Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers are a summertime staple around here with a little unexpected flavor and classic burger goodness.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Comments
Rachel
Can these be made ahead and put in the freezer? Should I freeze them before or after grilling?
Laney Schwartz
Yes!!! You can freeze before or after!
Bridgette U.
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!
Darrah
Our families favorite weeknight meal. Or anytime me a really. These are SO good!
★★★★★
Val
Looks so good def going to try! Any ideas for subs for apricot jam? 🙂 thanks!!
Life is but a Dish
Any jam should work!