Chicken, Zucchini and Fresh Corn Burgers Recipe

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Chicken, Zucchini and Fresh Corn Burgers Ingredients:

For the Greek yogurt sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the burgers:

  • 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Cooking spray (for searing)

For the tomato-cucumber relish:

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
  • ⅓ medium seedless English cucumber, finely diced
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Chicken, Zucchini and Fresh Corn Burgers Directions:

  • Mix all ingredients for the Greek yogurt sauce in a small bowl, then refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the burger ingredients except for the cooking spray. Mix using your hands, then form into patties.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and coat it lightly with cooking spray. Sear the burgers for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer the seared burgers to a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • While the burgers bake, prepare the tomato-cucumber relish by mixing all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Serve the burgers with the Greek yogurt sauce and tomato-cucumber relish on the side or as a topping.

WW Points Calculation:

  • 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey = 0 pts
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs = 6 pts
  • 1 large egg = 0 pts
  • 1 medium zucchini = 0 pts
  • 1 ear fresh corn (kernels only) = 0 pts
  • 3 green onions = 0 pts
  • ½ medium red bell pepper = 0 pts
  • Cooking spray = 0 pts
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt = 0 pts
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest = 0 pts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice = 0 pts
  • 2 garlic cloves (for the sauce) = 0 pts
  • 2 garlic cloves (for the burgers) = 0 pts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin = 0 pts
  • 1 teaspoon salt = 0 pts
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander = 0 pts
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper = 0 pts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro = 0 pts
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes = 0 pts
  • ⅓ medium seedless cucumber = 0 pts
  • Zest of 1 lemon = 0 pts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice = 0 pts
  • 1 garlic clove (for the relish) = 0 pts

Total Points: 6 pts
Servings: 4
Per Serving: 1.5 points

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: Approx. 230
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg

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