Color Kitchen

I made this burger for a few friends the other day, it was coined the “unusually good” turkey burger!

The turkey mix can be made hours, even a day, in advance— just wrap in saran wrap and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to grill. 

For one pound of ground lean turkey, you’re going to add in:

1 small zucchini, grated.

2 tablespoons red onion, very finely chopped (you can use a food processor).

1/4 cup raw almonds, ground. If you don’t have a food processor to grind your almonds, you can place them in between some paper towels and use a fist or hammer to smash into small pieces. 

In a large bowl, mix your turkey, zucchini, onions and almonds. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Using wet hands, mix the ingredients until even. 

Once you’re ready to make the burgers, heat your grill (or your non-stick grill pan). Scoop enough turkey mix to fit in the palm of your hand. Roll into a ball, then flatten into a thick patty and place on the hot grill/pan. 

Cook three minutes on each side, then another 1 minute on each side. Serve on a whole-wheat bun with your favorite condiments, or on  bed of lettuce for a light lunch.