Gluten Free Turkey Burgers with Zucchini {No Breadcrumbs}
Servings 4 burgers
Looking for the best gluten-free turkey burger recipe? These lean turkey zucchini burgers are juicy, moist, super easy to make and packed full of zesty flavors! Made without breadcrumbs or egg, they're naturally allergy-friendly, plus you can easily whip a batch in less than 30 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, BBQ, cookout, and more! {Paleo, gluten-free, keto, & low carb}
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Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey (can also sub in ground chicken)
- 1 small zucchini, grated (about 1 cup grated zucchini)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for the burgers to a medium sized bowl and mix until combined. Using your hands, form the mixture into four evenly sized patties.
- To grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high. I recommend grilling the burgers from a frozen state as they'll be less likely to fall apart on the grill. Ease the burger patties onto the grill and do not move them for 6 minutes, leaving the cover of the grill open.After 6 minutes, flip the burgers just once and let them continue to cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the burgers release from the grill and the interior temperature of the thickest part of the burgers reaches 165°F. Transfer the burgers to a clean plate.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish burgers with desired toppings and serve with or without a bun.
Notes
- If your shredded zucchini contains a lot of moisture, be sure to wring it out really well with your hands or using cheesecloth before adding to the meat mixture to prevent the burgers from being too moist.
- The red pepper flakes do add a bit of a spicy kick. You can skip them if you want to keep these burgers more kid-friendly.
- If you choose to grill these burgers, I highly recommend forming the patties and freezing them for at least 20-30 minutes before cooking. This will help them keep their shape.
- If grilling these burgers, be sure to grease the grill really well to prevent the burgers from sticking.
- Mix burger mixture with hands to ensure ingredients are well incorporated. You can coat your hands in olive oil to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- Don’t over mix, as it may cause the burgers to dry out. Instead, mix until just combined, and then form into patties.
- Make a thumbprint in the middle of the each patty to keep the burgers from puffing up on the grill.
- Flip the burgers only once during cooking. You want to avoid handling them too much or you run the risk of them falling apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 954IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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