Turkey Zucchini Patties with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
In short: Pan-fried patties of ground turkey, grated zucchini, herbs and Parmesan, served with a cool lemon yogurt sauce. Moist, light and quick to make. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 340 kcal
Grated zucchini keeps lean turkey juicy, and it makes the patties lighter than a standard burger. The zucchini is salted and squeezed so the mixture does not turn wet, then mixed with turkey, spring onions, herbs and Parmesan. The patties brown in a skillet in a few minutes and are good hot or cold, which makes them useful for lunchboxes. Serve with a lemon yogurt sauce, a green salad or tucked into pita bread.
Instructions
- Toss the grated zucchini with the 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a colander and leave for 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can in a clean cloth.
- Stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and chill until serving.
- In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, turkey, spring onions, Parmesan, panko, egg, garlic, herbs, oregano, the 3/4 teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 12 patties about 7 cm (2 3/4 inches) wide and 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick. Chill for 10 minutes if time allows.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and 74°C (165°F) inside.
- Drain briefly and serve hot with the lemon yogurt sauce.
Tips
- Squeeze the zucchini properly, since extra water makes the mixture loose and the patties fall apart. Wring it in a clean cloth until barely a drop comes out.
- Cook a few extra patties for lunchboxes. They keep for 4 days in the fridge and are good cold, in a pita or on a salad.
Questions and answers
Can I bake the turkey zucchini patties?
Yes. Bake them on an oiled tray at 200°C (400°F) for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once, until golden and 74°C (165°F) inside.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze cooked patties on a tray, then bag them for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or a 190°C (375°F) oven.
Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?
Yes, in the same amount and with the same cooking time.
How long does it take to make Turkey Zucchini Patties with Lemon Yogurt Sauce?
About 50 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Turkey Zucchini Patties with Lemon Yogurt Sauce?
About 340 kcal per serving, with 31 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 340 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
