Zucchini Burger with Sriracha & Pancetta is a great addition to the burger rotation this BBQ season. After all, you can never have too many zucchini recipes during the summer squash season.
Shredded zucchini patties combine grated zucchini, diced bell pepper, Panko breadcrumbs and a nice hit of Sriracha sauce. Topped with some crispy grilled pancetta and garnished to your perfection.
Very soon we will be right in the heat of “zucchini season”. Do you grow your own zucchini in the garden? I am not a gardener, but I do visit the Farmers Market on a regular basis from June to October.
I have yet to try stuffed zucchini flowers. I need to hunt some zucchini blossoms down this year for sure. One thing I know, these healthy zucchini patties pair perfectly with my zucchini pickles.
WHAT TO MAKE WITH ZUCCHINI
If you are like me, you can never have too many zucchini recipes. Once zucchini starts to grow, we all know it grows like CRAZY. I still remember my husband bringing home this HUGE zucchini that a co-worker gave him. I called it the great zucchini. It was so BIG that I grated it up, placed it in freezer bags and froze it. I also baked him some zucchini muffins as a thank you.
There are LOTS of great things to make when zucchini frenzy hits (and not just baking with zucchini). Here are a few suggestions:
- zucchini fritters
- chocolate zucchini bread and muffins
- zucchini noodles
- zucchini pickles
- zucchini chips
- zucchini pancakes
Zucchini is such a versatile summer squash. You can use it in so many recipes, and I can find a way to incorporate into delicious meals from breakfast to dessert. YES you can eat zucchini raw!
Zucchini gazpacho is a favourite here (this was our first time trying cold soup). We love turning zucchini into zoodles, and my Greek Zoodle Salad is perfect for all the BBQ parties we seem to have during the season.
HOW TO MAKE A ZUCCHINI BURGER
With BBQ season in full swing, burgers are flying off the grill. You can NEVER have too many mouthwatering recipes in your arsenal. Check out this Homemade Burger Roundup!
Grilled zucchini burgers are easy to make. These healthy zucchini patties include:
- grated zucchini
- bell pepper
- salt & pepper
- Panko breadcrumbs
- egg
- *Sriracha sauce
I posted a picture of this zucchini burger on Instagram after I finished my photo shoot (just before we devoured these for dinner). I asked people to guess what it might be. I got answers like: crab cakes, veggie burger, and someone even said it looked like a frittata on a bun.
You can make this easy zucchini burger recipe well ahead of time. I like to keep them in the fridge for a few hours before cooking. This helps hold them together. I would not hesitate to make them the day before and just let them chill until ready to cook.
One thing we find that works well when you cook these burgers on the grill is using a BBQ cooking mat. The first time we cooked these, we just grilled them on the grate. Unfortunately, the BBQ got to eat these delicious burgers too. If you don’t have a BBQ mat, my next suggestion would be a cast iron grill pan.
Talking about veggie and vegetarian burgers, zucchini in burgers is a fantastic ingredient. Now, this particular zucchini burger recipe is ALMOST vegetarian. Since bacon makes everything better (and we LOVE it), we topped it with pancetta. Feel free to leave it off. As for the Sriracha, adjust to your liking. If you want to turn up the heat, add more.
Grated zucchini blends well with lots of great options too. Try adding ground turkey, black beans, quinoa or even rice. Believe me, you WILL NOT run out of zucchini burger variations.
Courgette is the BRITISH name for zucchini. Did you know that? No wonder Jamie Oliver always refers to it as courgette. I’m not sure which name I like best.
Zucchini season is here. Add this great Zucchini Burger with Sriracha & Pancetta to your burger selection this summer. Happy Grilling!!
Not into veggie burgers? Give this salmon burger recipe a try instead.
Do you have a favourite zucchini recipe?
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Zucchini Burger with Sriracha & Pancetta
Ingredients
- 10 ounces grated zucchini (skin on)
- 3 ounces bell pepper (diced, any colour)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 3 ounces pancetta (optional)
Instructions
To make the Zucchini Burgers:
- Grate the zucchini and place in a metal sieve. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and let drain for 25 minutes.Rinse with water to remove salt, and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Place drain zucchini in a mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Form into 2 balls, giving a squeeze to remove any remaining liquid.
- Form into 2 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.
- Place on wax paper. You can place these in the fridge until ready to use (even overnight).
To cook the Zucchini Burgers:
- Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Use a grill mat for best results.
- Grill burgers approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Will burgers are cooking, you can grill your pancetta at the other end of the mat.
- Remove cooker burgers and place on buns. Top with pancetta. Garnish with your desired ingredients.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
sophia
This is such a great idea for a healthy veggie burger. The sriracha gives it a nice kick!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes it does spice things up nicely for sure.
Stephanie Simmons
These look soo yummy! I honestly don’t like zucchini very much unless it’s in something else – so this is a great way for me to incorporate it into my meals! Your zucchini fritters look delicious too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great way to use zucchini….and economical too. Hope you give them a try.
Lathiya
The burger loaded with veggies looks and sounds spectacular…This makes a perfect picnic day food
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, you can never go wrong with a great burger!!
Charity
I love this idea! Veggie burgers can be very heavy just like beef burgers. But this seems like a nice vegetarian option on par with crab cake sandwiches. Light and summery!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is a great summer burger for sure. Hope you give it a try.
Amy
What a unique use for zucchini! When I was little, my family used to grow huuuuge zucchini out in our back garden every summer … we don’t usually have time for it anymore, but I’ve never lost my taste for it! 😉 Looking forward to trying this as a healthier alternative to typical cookout food!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well you can never have too many zucchini recipes that is for sure.