This recipe is called the Sneaky Zucchini Turkey Burger, because sometimes you have to sneak those veggies in! But also, because the addition of grated zucchini makes these turkey burgers nice and juicy.

I made zucchini turkey burgers last night and was really happy with the result. They are a little mushy when raw, so it helps to stick them in the freezer before grilling. You can also pan fry or broil them without freezing first.

How to Make Zucchini Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
1/2 cup finely grated zucchini
1/3 cup mayo (I used Miracle Whip)
1/2 cup unflavored breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp. finely chopped sweet onion
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 Tbsp. Kosher salt (more or less to taste)

*Makes 6 Burgers

Instructions:

1. Use a large cheese grater to grate the zucchini. I followed up with a little extra chopping to make it nice and fine. Then put it into a paper towel and squeeze out the excess water.
2. Finely chop the sweet onion (I used Vidalia onions) and garlic.
3. Chop the parsely
4. Mix everything up in a big bowl
5. Form into 6 patties
6. Put them in the freezer until firm if you want to grill them, or you can pan fry or broil them.
7. Enjoy a glass of wine while patties are firming up, if you chose that method. This is also a good reason to freeze them.
8. Cook ’em up and enjoy 🙂

So how did the toddler react to me sneaking zucchini into his burger? He threw a fit, yelled “I don’t want the stinky burger!” and then ate all of it. Toddlers are weird.