The Most Flavorful & Delicious Summer Grilling Recipe
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the start of grilling season than with a backyard cookout? As we gear up for a summer full of outdoor entertaining, allow me to introduce you to your new go-to summer grilling—my Fresh & Easy Turkey Burger recipe! These healthy turkey burgers are packed with flavor and made using clean, everyday ingredients in less than five steps. While I’ll always love a classic cheeseburger, this turkey burger recipe is a household favorite that we crave throughout spring and summer.
The lean ground turkey absorbs a flavorful blend of seasonings, grated zucchini, and carrot—yes, that’s the secret to an incredibly moist patty! Paired with your favorite burger toppings, these ingredients come together to create a juicy, delicious and easy turkey burger recipe that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Not only is this recipe quick and easy, but it’s also perfect for summer hosting. Bonus: guests always ask for the recipe!
Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day BBQ, a weekend cookout, or craving a quick weeknight dinner, this fresh, simple, and easy turkey burger recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You can cook them indoors using a grill pan—no outdoor grill required! These easy turkey burgers deliver on taste, convenience, and nutrition. Trust me when I say you’ll be making them on repeat this summer! Don’t forget to serve them with my 6 Bean Baked Beans for the ultimate summer plate. Now onto the important question… what toppings go on your turkey burger??
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Fresh & Easy Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 whole egg beaten
- ½ cup zucchini grated
- ½ cup carrot grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 4 brioche hamburger buns split and toasted
- Toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, zucchini, carrot, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Gently mix ingredients together and form into 4 patties.
- Place patties on the grill. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees; turning only once. Transfer to buns and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- As an alternative cooking method, cook stovetop with a grill pan (don’t forget to add a spray of olive oil) or in the broiler.
- For sanitation purposes, I use these disposable food safe cooking gloves when combining the ingredients.
- This grilling tong and turner set is ideal for grilling. It’s much longer than traditional products which allows you to stay a safe distance from the grill.
- To bind the ingredients together I add rolled oats. You can also use bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs).
- I love brioche buns, but use whichever hamburger buns you prefer. For a gluten-free alternative, forgo the buns and use Romaine lettuce or Boston lettuce for the perfect wrap.
- Get creative with your toppings. barbecue sauce, Thousand Island dressing, cheese, mayo, honey mustard, sprouts, caramelized onions and peppers, bacon… the list is endless. Yum!!
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