Turkey Shawarma Burgers

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Turkey Shawarma Burgers
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Turkey Shawarma Burgers

Recipe by The Cooking LawyerCourse: DinnerDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

8

minutes
Total time

18

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs 99% fat-free ground turkey

  • 1 medium-sized zucchini, grated (about 1 cup of grated zucchini)

  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced

  • 1 TBS shawarma seasoning – see note

  • Avocado spray oil

  • Favorite buns

Directions

  • Grate zucchini.
  • Finely dice red onion.
  • Combine in large bowl, ground turkey, grated zucchini, diced onion, and shawarma seasoning. Mix but do not overwork the meat. Divide into four patties. Form each 1/4 of the meat into a patty.
  • Heat a skillet that has a cover (the cover will help the meat cook evenly without overcooking the turkey).
  • Once water dances across the skillet, you know it is the right temperature.
  • Spray a thin coating of avocado oil or non-stick cooking oil onto skillet. Add patties. Place cover on the skillet.
  • Don’t touch the meat for four minutes!
  • After four minutes, flip the patties. Cover and let cook for another 2 minutes. Check to make sure they are fully cooked and remove from heat.
  • Serve over your favorite bun.
  • Garnish as desired. Some ideas: jalapenos, scallions, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, Asian slaw (see my recipe), etc.

Notes

  • Shawarma seasoning is one of those spice blends that depends on the chef. I used McCormick’s premixed shawarma seasoning. However, you can make your own. Try: 1 TBS cumin, 1 TBS coriander, 1 TBS paprika, 1 TBS sumac, 1/2 TBS turmeric, 1/2 TBS cardamom, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/8 tsp nutmeg. Mix together, and then place in a spice bottle for when you need it next. You only need 1 TBS of seasoning for each pound of meat.
  • Adding zucchini to your low fat meat is a great way to add juiciness without the fat.

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