How to make a turkey burger juicy?
One trick I use to infuse moisture into ground turkey is to add freshly grated zucchini!
This is perfect for summer when those of us who garden have more zucchini than we can possibly use.
Elise Bauer
It’s a trick I learned making thesespicy turkey zucchini burgerswith middle eastern flavors from theJerusalem cookbook.
Using clean hands mix together thoroughly.
Then mix in the grated zucchini until well distributed throughout the ground turkey.
Elise Bauer
Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
Carefully form six patties with the turkey zucchini mixture.
Working in batches, gently cook the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
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Remove to a plate to keep warm.
When you are finished with the pan for the burgers, wipe out any burned bits.
Increase the heat to medium high.
Elise Bauer
Remove the buns from the pan when the edges start to brown.
Whisk together the finely minced garlic and the mayonnaise in a small bow.
This is how we recommend to build the burger.
Elise Bauer
Start with the bottom half of the burger bun.
Spread a layer of garlic mayo over it.
Place a layer of lettuce leaf over the mayo.
Elise Bauer
Place the burger over the lettuce.
Place the onion on the burger.
Place a slice of tomato on the onion.
If you want, place another lettuce leaf on the tomato.
Top with the other half of the bun.
