Description
These easy and flavorful patties are perfect for a weeknight meal. The recipe is adapted slightly from the Jerusalem cookbook.
Ingredients
For the sour cream & sumac sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sumac*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the turkey & zucchini burgers
1 pound ground turkey
1 large zucchini, coarsely grated (scant 2 cups)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
about 6 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil for searing (I used canola)
Instructions
For the sour cream & sumac sauce
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside or chill until needed.
For the turkey & zucchini burgers
Preheat oven to 425° F. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the sunflower oil. Mix by hand, don’t over work, and divide into 18 meatballs roughly the size of large golf balls. The mixture will be very wet and won’t feel like it will hold together
Heat enough oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of a large skillet. Heat over medium heat until hot. Place the meatballs into the pan, flattening slightly to form small patties. Sear the patties in batches on all sides. Cook each batch for about 4 minutes, adding oil as needed, until golden brown.
Carefully transfer the seared patties to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and place in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through. Serve warm or at room temperature with the sauce spooned over or on the side.
Notes
*I have substituted the sumac with an additional teaspoon of lemon zest and an additional tablespoon of lemon juice.
From Jerusalem: A Cookbook © 2012 by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 small patties
- Calories: 454.10
- Sugar: 5.21 g.
- Sodium: 663.74 mg.
- Fat: 36.43 g.
- Saturated Fat: 7.68 g.
- Carbohydrates: 9.33 g.
- Fiber: 1.09 g.
- Protein: 23.86 g.
- Cholesterol: 123.71 g.
Keywords: turkey, zucchini, Ottolenghi, Tamimi