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Naked Burgers + Chunky Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 small zucchini grated
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsps freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbsps freshly chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil avocado oil, or cooking oil spray

For your chunky salsa:

  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • a handful of fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 fresh lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Optional:

  • large lettuce leaves to serve the burgers

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of your ingredients for the salsa, then set aside.
  • Grate your zucchini and squeeze out much of the moisture (discard), then place zucchini into a large bowl.
  • Add in ground meat, garlic, all fresh herbs, crumbled feta, sea salt and pepper, then stir well to combine(I like to just get my hands in there to combine well).
  • Take about 2 large spoonfuls of your mixture and form into a burger patty, then with your thumb gently press into the middle (this helps the center cook evenly). Repeat with remaining meat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with oil.
  • Add in the patties, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking. (If using ground turkey, your burger must be cooked thoroughly).
  • To serve, add lettuce leaves on a plate, then add your burger on top.
  • Add a few spoonfuls of chunky salsa and enjoy!