Turkey Burgers W/ Grated Zucchini & Carrots

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 zucchini, grated
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 slices crusty bread
• 4 small lettuce leaves
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
• coarse grain mustard (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat broiler.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine the turkey, zuke, carrot, garlic, thyme, s&p, and egg.
• 3 form the mixture into 6 patties.
• 4 heat 1-2 t oil in a pan over medium heat.
• 5 cook the patties, turning once, until no trace of pink remains, 4-5 minutes per side.
• 6 meanwhile, place the bread on a baking sheet and brush with remaining oil.
• 7 broil until golden brown and crisp (a few minutes).
• 8 transfer the bread to individual plates.
• 9 combine mayo and lemon juice and spread about a tablespoon o each toast.
• 10 top with lettuce leaves and burgers.
• 11 can serve with mustard for an extra punch.