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Veggie Turkey Burgers

Ground turkey, shredded veggies, and familiar seasonings make these veggie turkey burgers, flavorful, delicious, and kid-friendly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 5 burgers
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Mikayla M.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey *See notes
  • 1/4 cups unseasoned, plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 small
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini 1 small
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Topping Suggestions

  • Lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, cheese, pickled jalapenos, pickles, mustard, ketchup, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms
  • 5 burger buns

Instructions

  • Combine the ground turkey, seasonings, breadcrumbs, and shredded vegetables in a bowl.
  • Mix gently with your hand or a spoon until vegetables are evenly mixed in.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Form burger patties about 1/2" thick.
  • Add oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Then lay in the burger patties. Cook in batches if needed to avoid steaming the meat.
  • Flip at 5 minutes or when the first side is nicely browned. Cook for another 5 minutes. Once browned on both sides, reduce heat to medium and cook until internal temperature is 165°F, about 12-15 minutes total.
  • Place with desired toppings on buns and serve.

Notes

*Substitution Suggestions:
-Ground turkey can be 93/7% fat, or leaner. Reduce breadcrumbs by 1-2 tablespoons for leaner meat. Also, swap in chicken or ground pork.
-Zucchini or carrot can be swapped with another moist vegetable like shredded bell pepper, yellow beets, winter squash, or onions. 
DO NOT use red beets unless you are comfortable cooking ground turkey. It dyes the meat very pink, making it harder to check for doneness.
Freezer Tips: Place uncooked patties on a freezer-safe surface and freeze until solid. Transfer to an airtight container or bag and keep for up to 6 months. Cook from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes to the overall cook time.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2186IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg