Mediterranean Turkey Burger with Zucchini Fritter and French Remoulade
Up your grilling game by making this ridiculously delicious Mediterranean Turkey Burger with Zucchini Fritter and French Remoulade!
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 45 minutesminutes
Ingredients
For the Turkey Burger:
8Turkey Burgers
4tablespoonof olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
2cupsof arugula leaves
2cupsof kale microgreens
8 toasted brioche buns
For the Feta:
1cupof crumbled feta cheese
½teaspoonof crushed red pepper flakes
1tablespoonof chopped fresh basil
2tablespoonsof extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
For the French Remoulade:
1cupof mayonnaise
1teaspoonof yellow curry
1heaping tablespoon of grainy mustard
1tablespoonof white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste
For the Israeli Salad:
1cupof finely minced tomatoes
½cupof finely minced cucumbers
½cupof finely minced red onion
½cupof finely minced red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper or both
juice of ½ lemon
2tablespoonsof extra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsof chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste
For the Fritter:
1finely grated zucchini, liquid squeezed out
1 15-ouncecan of mashed chickpeas, drained
½cupof flour
1 ½teaspoonsof ground cumin
Kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste
canola oil for frying
Instructions
For the Burgers: brush each turkey burger with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook on a hot grill (450° to 550°) for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until dark grill marks are formed and it is cooked through out. Keep warm.
Remoulade: Whisk all ingredients together in a medium size bowl until combined and keep cool.
Israeli Salad: Whisk all ingredients together in a medium size bowl until combined and keep cool.
Fritter: Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl until completely combined and form 8 thin patties.
Fry the patties in a large saute pan in canola over medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 6-8 total minutes. Drain on a paper towel after.
To Serve: Spread some French remoulade on the bottom of a toasted brioche bun. Next, place on the grilled turkey burger and top off with arugula and some marinated feta. Then place on the fritter followed up by placing on some of the Israeli salad and finish with the kale microgreens and the top toasted brioche bun.