Turkey Zucchini Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Turkey Zucchini Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce - Super easy to make, naturally GF, and the perfect way to sneak in some veggies!

Author: theironyou.com

Makes about 10 medium size burgers (enough for 4 to 5 people)

Ingredients 

Burgers

◈1 lb / 453 gr organic ground turkey

◈1 large zucchini, grated

◈2 scallions, thinly chopped

◈1 free-range organic egg

◈2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

◈2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

◈1 garlic clove, minced

◈1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

◈½ teaspoon ground black pepper

◈½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

◈½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

◈1 container (7 oz / 198 gr) plain Greek yogurt

◈Zest of one lemon

◈Juice of one lemon

◈1 tablespoon olive oil

◈½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

◈¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

◈Chopped scallions for garnish

Directions

✖In a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients, stir well and set aside.

✖In a large bowl combine all burger ingredients and with dampened hands shape into burgers (you can also make meatballs if feel like.)

✖Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook burgers, in batches, until golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes per side (it really depends on the size of your burgers.)

✖Serve warm with lemon yogurt sauce on the side.

  

Nutrition facts

One burger (undressed) yields about 117 calories, 7 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbs and 13 grams of protein.