Easy Zucchini Burger Recipe (Just 4 Ingredients!) (2024)

Here’s a new take on burger night—add some veggies and cheese right into the mix for extra flavor, nutrition, and easy eating. These Zucchini Burgers are so darn good!

Zucchini Burgers

I’m always looking for ways to make veggies appealing and easy for kids to eat, and adding zucchini to burgers is a favorite. These burgers are super moist and delicious—trust me, I’m super picky about my burgers!

These are a classic burger with grated zucchini in the mix, which means that a pound of beef goes a little farther than usual (which is so helpful given the state of grocery prices!). And it helps ensure that the patties are super moist, no matter how they’re cooked.

I also add the cheese right into the patty, which makes them a little less messy for the kids to eat. Win!

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at what you need to make this easy family dinner so you know what to pick up at the store.

• Ground beef: You could also use ground turkey if you prefer.
• Zucchini: A regular zucchini works here. You can also use yellow summer squash if that’s what you have.
• Shredded cheese: I use cheddar, though mozzarella, Colby Jack, or Fontina would also work.
• Mini hamburger buns: I like to make these mini, though you can make them larger and use standard buns if you want.

TIP: Think of these like deluxe burgers with some extras right in the mix!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the basic steps in the recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full info.

1. Shred the zucchini and squeeze it very dry with your hands.
2. Measure out what you need. (You can freeze the rest of to use in smoothies.)
3. Spread onto a towel and roll up. Squeeze to get out more moisture.
4. Add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
5. Form into patties and cook.
6. Flip to cook through.

TIP: I make these slider size, but you can adjust the size as you like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Tips for Success

• Dice up as needed for younger eaters.
• Serve half of a patty for a baby-led weaning variation.
• Be sure to squeeze the zucchini dry and spread it onto a towel to absorb as much moisture as possible.
• If there’s excess liquid in your pan after you flip the burger, you can drain it off to help the burgers brown more.
• You can grill these if you prefer.
• Omit the cheese if needed to make them dairy-free.
• Serve with cut up fruit or other simple sides like Sauteed Carrots, Roasted Broccoli, or Carrot Fries.

Let me know if you try this recipe by leaving a comment and a rating. I love hearing from you all!

This post was first published May 2019.