====== Turkey Burgers with Grated Zucchini and Carrot ======

  *3/4 lb ground turkey - 1 lb ground turkey make 5 patties
  *1 medium zucchini - grated
  *1 medium carrot - grated
  *2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
  *3/4 tsp dried thyme
  *3/4 tsp kosher salt
  *1/4 tsp black pepper
  *1 large egg
  *3 Tbsp olive oil
  *4 Tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
  *2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

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  - Can be done on grill with teflon coated grill plate or oiled grill top (wipe on with paper towel after heating).
  - In large bowl, combine the turkey, zucchini, carrot, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and egg. Form the mixture into 4 balls and squash into patties on bread crumb sprinkled surface. Store on rack in refrigerator to allow liquid to drain and retain shape.
  - Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties, turning once, until no trace of pink remains, 4 -5 min. per side.
  - Serve on hamburger buns or thick crusty bread brushed with olive oil and browned in broiler. Top with lettuce and tomato.
  - For optional flavored mayo mix the lemon juice and mayonnaise in small bowl.

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  Serves: 4        Total cook time: 10 min.
  Source: Real Simple June 2007
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{{tag>food meat}}