Italian Zucchini Noodle Turkey Burger Patty
Try this Italian Zucchini Noodle Turkey Burger Patty recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Italian Zucchini Noodle Turkey Burger Patty recipe, or contribute your own.
- 1 garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 easpoon dried basil
- for the patty:
- 1 cup trimmed blade d zucchini noodles (about 1/2 small
- 1/2 round turkey lean
- Carbohydrate 0.9983884470404 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 3.33282832605318 g
- Fiber 0.314903359534912 g
- Protein 0.223638913415967 g
- Saturated Fat 0.465590693050204 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -4 (6g)
- Sodium 38.4402620174989 mg
- Sugar 0.683485087505488 g
- Trans Fat 0.106000124698636 g
- Calories 33 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine all of the ingredients for the patty into a bowl and mix together well.
- Form two large patties or four smaller ones.
- Season both sides of the patties with more salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Once heated, add in the zucchini patties and cook for 5 minutes, flip over and cook another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Enjoy over lettuce, in a whole grain bun, on an English muffin or as is, with a side salad or spiralized veggies!
Standard ground meat patties rely entirely on protein bonds for structure, whereas incorporating spiralized vegetables introduces high water content that changes how the mixture holds together. Managing this moisture requires specific equipment and precise thermal control. ### Gear Selection For High-Moisture Patties A heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet or ribbed grill pan provides the necessary thermal mass to sear meat effectively without sticking. Standard non-stick pans often fail to reach the high heat required to evaporate surface moisture quickly, resulting in steamed rather than browned exterior crusts. Stainless steel requires careful preheating to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before adding oil to prevent the lean poultry from adhering to the surface. ### Managing Prep And Pan Sequencing Timing dictates success when working with zucchini-infused meat. Salt draws water out of vegetables rapidly; therefore, shaping the patties must occur immediately after mixing to prevent the raw poultry from becoming waterlogged. Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, establishing a searing environment that cooks each side in precisely five minutes.
