I served these on homemade sesame seed buns with lettuce, tomato and mayo and they were perfect :)I did not read all of the other comments so forgive me if someone else already suggested this but this recipe would make amazing meatballs, can't wait to try it out. I cannot believe the taste. To make your zucchini chicken burgers on the grill: Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. These are the BEST turkey burgers we’ve ever had . These can be grilled or cooked indoors. Oops – I did use some plain whole wheat bread crumbs – forgot about grating the bread in! The zucchini really does make them moist and juicy. As a matter of face I just put 20 of them in my freezer the other day. I cooked them on the grill. I was trusting my meat thermometer. Thank you for sharing with us! Glad you enjoyed them! In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. I've substituted shredded carrots for zucchini and they taste great like that, too. OMG! Thank you!!! It can be truly a homage to your work. We are not on trying to lose weight in our house, but I think it has to be a positive side effect of cooking one of your recipes every day! I like to use all white meat ground turkey but can end up with a dry burger. Great tasting burger! Delicious, moist, a definite hit with the kids and hubby. Another easy, delicious recipe. A family favorite! Thank you! When I asked if he liked his burger, he said, "Niiiiice, Mom." Suzi, feta sounds like a wonderful way to turn thee into Greek Burgers! Gina!!! Mustard ? Combine ground turkey, zucchini, onion, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl. The zucchini really adds a ton of moisture to the ground turkey. So so good. We might never go back to our old ones!Thanks or the great recipes! Thank you, Gina! Can you make this and then freeze for a meal prep? One delicious burger. I froze the extra patties for later . I plan on eating them all week now, yum! Gina! Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties and brush both sides of each with the oil. Thank you for such a yummy, low point burger. I made these as mini turkey meatballs today. Get the pan hot before you put the burgers on to get a nice sear, then lowered the flame to the lowest setting to let the burgers cook all the way through, turning a few times so the burgers don’t burn. I put the veggies in the food processor to save time. Pingback: Last week’s workouts (+ a healthy recipe), Pingback: Experimenting with Balls – For the Love of Food and Life, Pingback: Turkey Burgers with Zucchini borrowed by Emel – Swiss Chard and Churros. You can't taste the zucchini in them at all….and my nephew, who doesn't eat veggies, had three burgers. My husband had his gallbladder out he had to eat lowfat after the surgery. Upped the garlic to 2 cloves and added a bit more than the 1 tbsp. Thanks for another great recipe. I modified it slightly by using panko breadcrumbs, shallot instead of red onion, and a dash of worchestershire. I have another turkey burger recipe that I normally make but this recipe will be replacing that!! This will stay in rotation. 2. I can imagine these would be great for kids because they might not even notice the veggies , My family loves these burgers. Thumbs up from the kiddos, too. I made these turkey burgers along with your onion rings last night and WOW! I’ve found my fryer cooks quicker than a couple recipes. I don’t think these changes made the flavor much different from the original, however, and it is GOOD. 綾 What to serve with grilled zucchini. However, I don’t think too little zucchini will make the recipe unworkable, maybe just less tasty. I love love loved it. Cook the burgers on medium heat about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center. These burgers are definitely on my list of meals to freeze! Hi Gina,I love your recipes. I really appreciate your recipes, it lets me bring a little Puerto Rico to my house! Hi Gina,  So I bought you Skinny Taste cookbook and last night I tried Naked Persian Turkey Burgers, and I have to say this turkey burger was the best I’ve ever had! I make them up ahead of time and then I put them in the freezer. Def adding this to the weekly roster!! Thanks Gina!! If ever I don’t have turkey can I use beef and it will still taste good? Courtesy of French's I was looking for something to make last night & ran across this recipe. The kids and the parents all love it. Layer zucchini slices, turkey burgers, tomato slices, red onion and arugula. Beware, For those of you tempted to use Panko, the second ingredient is SUGAR. I just wanted to let you know. easily adjusted to our tastes. My parents said the same thing, my dad doesn't even want beef burgers anymore! I used the italian seasoned ground turkey which gave it a little kick. Hubby cannot eat red meat due to dietary restrictions and this is a great “hamburger” option. I tweaked it a bit by adding grated carrots, substituted cooked quinoa for the bread crumbs, and added a dash of Everything But the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s. Thank you!! Place in a single layer on the grill (reserve the bowl; no need to wash). lol. YUMMMM~Andrea. Those look amazing! These were so yummy! Fantastic! thanks for the low-point lunch recipe! If you’re looking for the best turkey burger recipe, this is definitely one you have to try. Thank you so much for the wonderful, healthy recipes!! OMG…best turkey burgers, ever! What changes would I need to make if I substituted ground chicken instead of turkey? . So simple, so quick, so healthy, and so delicious. I don't generally leave comments on anything but I have to say these are some of the best burgers I've ever had. they were so delicious, my whole family loved them and best of all they were a healthy, WW friendly meal! Mind blown! I did not have breadcrumb on had so I left them out and they weren't missed…texture was still fine. I put chipotle mayo on mine which added a nice spicy kick. Tomorrow my daughter and I are going to make the chocolate heart cakes for Valentines. Mayo? Gina, I am so thankful for your amazing site and recipes. Now that's a compliment!! My breadcrumbs aren’t seasoned. Thanks so much for this recipe. Grill the zucchini. Hold the Salt! Not to mention the grill gives the zucchini such an amazing flavor. They are healthy, easy and and perfect for quick dinners any night of the week. And SO EASY! Love, love, love! Made these last night as we are trying to get away from eating red meat. I substituted crumbled up shredded wheat cereal for the breadcrumbs since that is what I had on hand and they turned out great. Seriously…I just may not ever make a beef burger again. Heat grill to medium high. Pingback: Meal Planning: Weekly Dinner Plan - Week 21 • The Jane Effect. Love the idea of zucchini! I really need to make them again so I can take a better photo! That's where my inspiration came from. For zucchini ribbons, place the skewers on the grill grates (you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your grill). Wish you could have seen my husbands face:) Thanks for another great recipe!! They just melt in your mouth. The zucchini really kept the turkey moist, you couldn't even taste it, and you can't beat the added bonus of sneaking in veggies! Thanks again! I also threw in some burger seasoning. EXTREMELY moist and flavorful! I have tried soooo many turkey burger recipes and my family & I have never liked them. Who needs hamburgers! We’ve had turkey burgers before but these were the best we’ve ever had! Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic, Green onions, olive oil. I love your turkey burgers. Thank you for all your great recipes! These burgers are outstanding! Made for a very moist and flavorful burger. It's amazing how much flavor these have! Fantastic! I add a little kefir cheese to the ingredients. My food philosophy is to eat seasonal, whole foods and maintain good portion control (everything in moderation!). Thanks so much…I really love your blog…I'm not a great cook, but your recipes are so easy to follow…and I haven't tried one that I haven't loved yet! Just got done making these…wow, they were amazing! thanks, lilly. I love all your recipes and photos. Return zucchini … Thank you! Amazing! I don't even understand how they're so good, generally I'm not huge on turkey/chicken burgers but these are incredible. Lots of cooking today, very COLD in NY. Eaten wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun, this burger totally satisfied me. Oh. Add one teaspoon of salt and set aside to release water – about 15 minutes. Has anyone added egg white to this recipe? I used almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, but otherwise followed the recipe fully. I use your recipes all the time. These are great!! Is the zucchini's green color obvious in the cooked burger? So I know there are already a million comments on here but I just have to say… these are AMAZING!!! His concerns (and my skepticism) were quieted when we took that first bite. This Grilled Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe is so simple to toss together, and will be a new summer fave! I have made turkey burgers in the past and they always came out dry. Got 9 hefty burgers done on the gas grill. And bake them in the oven instead of grilling them ? Add 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; toss to coat. So simple but SO DELICIOUS! These were soooo good! These are fantastic! Great recipe! Another BIG HIT, Gina!! I was already planning to grill turkey burgers for dinner tomorrow night! Hi, Gina – I just ran this through the Recipe Builder, and, even including 5 oil sprays, I’m only coming up with 1 Point for each burger. Preheat grill to medium heat (350-400ºF). Anyone else? I always look forward to dinner when making your recipes! I replaced the seasoned bread crumbs with 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan and added a little oregano, parsley and basil. Arrange zucchini in grill pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. I make 12 slider style mini burgers and pack them in my kids’ lunches. They were better than our typical skillet burgers. And so few points! It's hard for me to cook a recipe without changing it, lol! Thank you!!! Pingback: Western Bagels are Awesome! These were the best turkey burgers I have had!I used 1/2 the amount of breadcrumbs and they were great!Even my 5 year old liked them! I use my potato ricer to squeeze out the zucchini liquid. I love your blog…I've made several of your recipes & they've all been great. . After having my 3rd kid, it was time to change how we were eating and start weight watchers. I was concerned that these wouldn't bond without an egg, but that was not the case. I followed the recipe and added grilled onions for my burger. I used chicken instead of turkey, very nice thank you. I added Worcestershire and oregano because I thought I had made these before with those ingredients. Put zucchini on the grill and cook about 4-5 minute per side until the zucchini softens and is charred to your liking. Not sure what I did wrong. Grill the zucchini over medium heat, flipping halfway through, until tender, about 5 minutes. tried the burgers tonight. I used 99% ff turkey. It made (7) 4.5oz burgers with a bit leftover. I make two snacks and lunch. Does the cooking spray make a difference? If I use regular breadcrumbs instead of the whole wheat will it change the point value? These were amazing!! These are so good! Like my fat Baked onion rings last night as we are currently trying to find recipes. Along with your onion rings last night as we are new to cooking so Im skeptical of straying too away! So Im skeptical of straying too far away from the marinade burgers before but these are amazing!!. 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