Spiced Zucchini Turkey Burgers
I totally forgot about this superstar ingredient in turkey burgers. I used to make my turkey burgers this way exclusively! And now that I'm reminded by the superpowers of zucchini when it comes to adding moisture, this is my go-to turkey burger recipe.
I totally forgot about this superstar ingredient in turkey burgers. I used to make my turkey burgers this way exclusively! Now that I'm reminded of the superpowers of zucchini when it comes to adding moisture, this is my go-to turkey burger recipe.
But we're not stopping there—we're spicing this up with earthy spices and adding umami-boosting ingredients such as miso paste and soy sauce. What a lovely and easy meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey
- 1 cup (150 g) finely grated zucchini, squeezed really well of all the moisture
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 TBSP miso paste
- 1 TBSP soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sambal Oelek, or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 TBSP olive oil, for cooking the burgers
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Combine the zucchini, chili powder, ancho chili powder, coriander, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, miso paste, and soy sauce in a bowl until well blended. Add the turkey and gently mix with a fork without overmixing. Form into 4½-inch (11cm) tall patties.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until they're nice and golden brown. Move the pan to the oven and cook for 7–10 minutes until cooked through to the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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