Best Healthy Turkey Burgers with Zucchini (No Egg)

Summer is here and if you are looking for a heart-healthy replacement for a classic burger, these healthy turkey burgers are all you need!

This burger is incredibly juicy, thanks to the zucchini! It's also made with Worcestershire sauce, simple turkey burger seasoning, spinach, and feta.

This ground turkey base is delicious for healthy turkey burgers or you can make it into meatloaf or turkey meatballs!

Making them homemade from scratch is so easy and you can pair these healthy turkey burgers with healthy sides like pesto tortellini salad, pasta salad, sweet potato wedges, or potato salad for the best summer meal! If you like these healthy turkey burgers, try this air fryer bbq turkey burger too!

⭐ Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Healthiest turkey patties on the web!
• Heart-healthy, lean protein, low-fat, and gluten-free.
• No egg, hidden veggies (spinach and zucchini), and kid-friendly - great for toddlers and babies!
• Easy and quick! Done in 10 minutes.
• Healthy turkey burgers can be made frozen!
• Can be made on the grill, in the oven, in the air fryer, or on the stovetop.
• Can be made keto and low-carb by using almond flour.
• Moist, juicy, and full of flavor thanks to turkey burger seasonings like onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder.

🥘 Ingredients You Need for This Recipe

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

• Ground turkey: I highly recommend using ground turkey thigh as it has more moisture than turkey breast.
• Zucchini: Adding in zucchini allows these healthy turkey burgers to be naturally juicy and come together with no egg.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Making these with Worcestershire sauce adds a delicious savory flavor - don't skip this flavorful ingredient!

🔪 How to Make This Recipe

This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

1. Add ground turkey to a large bowl and season with turkey burger seasonings.
2. Add in Worcestershire sauce
3. Add in the remaining ingredients.
4. If needed, add up to ½ cup of breadcrumbs or almond flour.
5. Combine using your hands and create 6 equal-sized patties.
6. Freeze patties for 10 minutes to one hour before cooking via one of the methods described below.

⏲️ Cooking Directions

• Grilled: Spray grill with cooking spray and heat to medium. Grill time for healthy turkey burgers is for 7-8 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165F.
• Pan Fried: Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Cook patties for 7-8 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165F.
• Oven Baked: Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake patties for 25-30 minutes and be sure to temp them to 165F to ensure they are done.
• Air Fryer: Air fry at 360F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Storage, Reheating, Freezer, and Serving Tips

• Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheating: Reheat healthy turkey burgers in the oven at 400F for 2-3 minutes per side.
• Freezer: If making straight from the freezer, add in 2-3 minutes more per side to account for frozen patties.
• Serving: Topping ideas include mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red onion, with mayonnaise (avocado mayonnaise for a heart-healthy option), or avocado! Serve in a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option, or on hamburger buns, Hawaiian rolls, or slider buns.

💭 Expert Tips

• If the mixture seems too moist, add some breadcrumbs, oats, or almond flour. Use a paper towel to remove all of the moisture from the zucchini prior to adding it to the bowl.
• After you make the turkey patties, place them in the freezer for 10 minutes to an hour to help them stay together when grilling.
• Peel zucchini and grate on the fine side of a box grater if you have picky eaters.
• Do not press burgers down while cooking, this will make them dry and lose their juicy quality.
• Spicy: For a spicy version swap paprika for cayenne pepper or add hot sauce or jalapenos.
• Sliders: Make patties into smaller sizes for a slider-style option.