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Turkey Burgers With Grated Zucchini and Carrot

Quentin Bacon
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 25m Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 4 small leaves Boston lettuce
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat broiler.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, zucchini, carrot, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and egg. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties, turning once, until no trace of pink remains, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. Meanwhile, place the bread on a baking sheet and brush with the remaining oil. Broil until golden brown and crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  5. Transfer the bread to individual plates. Top with the lettuce leaves and burgers. If using, combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl and serve with the burgers.
By Kate Merker,  June 2007
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Quick Tip

For extra zest, rub the bread with the cut side of a peeled, halved garlic clove immediately after removing the bread from the oven.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 303Calories From Fat 42%
  • Fat  14g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  94mg
  • Sodium  633mg
  • Carbohydrate  20g
  • Fiber  2g
  • Sugar  2g
  • Protein  26g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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