Italian Turkey Burgers

I was looking for ways to give my plain turkey burgers flavor when I found this recipe on bodybuilding.com. Turkey burgers can be bland and dry if you don't add spices or anything for added moisture. The mix of spices along with diced zucchini creates a juicy and flavorful turkey patty. I paired this dish with sweet potato fries and sauteed kale.

Italian Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb extra lean ground turkey (could use lean for a more juicy burger)
• 1-2 medium zucchini, grated or diced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well and form into 4 oz patties. You should make 4 patties if you are using 1 lb of ground turkey.
2. Add 1 tbsp to a large skillet and heat on medium.
3. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked. You can also cook these patties in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes after browning each side in a frying pan. 
4. Add desired toppings and enjoy :)