Best 4 Bison Zucchini Burgers Recipes
Bison zucchini burgers are a mouthwatering and nutritious alternative to traditional beef burgers. Made with lean ground bison and grated zucchini, these burger patties are packed with flavor and moisture, while being lower in fat and calories than their beef counterparts. Served on a bun with your favorite burger toppings, this healthy and delicious meal is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
JUICY BISON BURGERS
Flavorful bison burger is seasoned with a variety of tasty spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner.
Provided by Vered DeLeeuw
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, use clean hands to mix the bison meat and spices together until well-seasoned.
- Form four patties, each weighing 4 oz, 3 inches in diameter, and 1/2 inch thick. Make a dimple in the center of each patty.
- Preheat a grill, a grill pan or a George Foreman Grill over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Spray or brush the grill surfaces with oil.
- For medium doneness, grill the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, or for a total of 4 minutes on a dual-contact grill. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bison burger, Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 12 g, Sodium 340 mg
BISON ZUCCHINI BURGERS
From Midwest Living magazine. Be sure and finely chop the onion and zucchini. There is also a 2 hour chilling time. Recipe for Thousand Island Slaw is added into the directions below.
Provided by Bren in LR
Categories Wild Game
Time 59m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion and cook about 5 minutes or till vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, cooled zucchini mixture, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Add bison; mix well. Shape meat mixture into 8 3/4-inch-thick patties. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- For a charcoal grill: Grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14 to 18 minutes or till meat is done, turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill: Preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.).
- To serve, place burgers and Thousand Island Slaw inside pitas.
- Thousand Island Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups finely shredded green and/or red cabbage, 1 cup zucchini cut into thin bite size strips, and 2 tablespoons chopped red onion. Pour 1/3 cup bottled Thousand Island salad dressing over cabbage mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 472.9, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 29.5
GRILLED BISON BURGERS
Grilled bison burgers are 90% lean and only 10% fat.
Provided by S T Andersen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Game Meats Buffalo and Bison
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix bison, Panko crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper together by hand in a bowl; form into 4 patties. Place patties on baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.
- Spray the patties with cooking spray and grill until hot and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese; continue cooking until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Sandwich burgers between bun halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 125.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 936.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ZUCCHINI BURGERS
With just-picked-from-the-garden-zucchini, your kids won't even know these burgers are meatless. -Kimberly Danek Pinkson, San Anselmo, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a sieve or colander, drain zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, salt and cayenne. Gently stir in chopped egg whites., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Drop batter by scant 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed., Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- If you don't have ground bison, you can substitute ground beef or turkey.
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily grate the zucchini.
- Be sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the burger mixture.
- Form the burger patties into 1-inch thick patties.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.
Conclusion:
These bison zucchini burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new burger recipe to try, give these bison zucchini burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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