30 Minute Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers

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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• Grilled Fish Packets
• Spring BBQ Hot Dog Bar

Food photography by Ashley Cuoco

30 Minute Zucchini Apple Turkey Burgers

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Laney Schwartz
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Grilling

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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

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• 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

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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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