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Zucchini Burger with Sriracha & Pancetta

April 20, 2021 *Updated* April 20, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 260 Comments

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Zucchini Burgers are a delicious change to meat-based burgers. After all, you can never have too many zucchini recipes during the summer squash season.

Combine grated zucchini, diced bell pepper, Panko breadcrumbs, and a nice hit of Sriracha sauce. Top with some crispy grilled pancetta and garnish to your perfection.

You can easily make these vegan burgers, just leave off the pancetta. Instead topped them with some pickled zucchini ribbons.

Fresh grilled burger made with zucchini patties.

Very soon we will be right in the heart of “zucchini season”. Do you grow your own in the garden? I am not a gardener, but I do visit the Farmers Market on a regular basis from June to October.

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RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these grilled zucchini burgers can be found at the bottom of this post.

Zucchini Patties Are Easy To Make

Honestly, these burgers have very few ingredients:

  • grated zucchini
  • diced bell pepper
  • Sriracha sauce (adds some nice spicy heat)
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • pancetta (because bacon always makes thing delicious)

With a little grating and dicing, you will be ready to cook these in no time. In fact, you can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge until ready to use.

Recipe Tips

The most important part of making this burger recipe is preparing the zucchini.

A bowl of grated zucchini.
  • Grate the zucchini (you do not need to peel it). You can use a box grater, food processor, or a mandolin.
  • Place a metal sieve (preferably over the sink) and sprinkle it with salt.
  • Let it sit and drain for about 25 minutes.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • Squeeze to remove excess moisture ( I like to roll it in a kitchen towel).

Now you are ready to make the patties. Place all the ingredients in a bowl (not the pancetta), mix, form and you are ready to cook.

  • You can always add more or less Sriracha, or even replace it with something else if you wish.
  • Pancetta can be optional, but I highly recommend it. You can use regular bacon or even turkey bacon.
  • If you don’t have Panko breadcrumbs, any kind of breadcrumbs will work.
  • I like to chill them before cooking. It prevents them from falling apart.

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 burger variations.

Freshly made zucchini patties all ready for the grill.

Cooking The Burger Patties

We cooked these on the grill. BBQ season is upon us (thank goodness).

  • Heat the grill to medium-high.
  • Grill for about 5-6 minutes per side.

These do tend to stick to the grates, so I would suggest that you use a grill mat for the best results.

Veggie burgers cooking on the grill.

Alternatively, you and always cook these on the stovetop.

  • Use a non-stick pan with a touch of oil.
  • Heat to medium-high.
  • Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side.
Pancetta on top of a burger.

What To Do With All The Garden Zucchini

Courgette is the BRITISH name for this delicious squash. Did you know that? No wonder Jamie Oliver always refers to it as courgette. I’m not sure which name I like best. 

A pile of zucchinis ready to get shredded and made into burgers.

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!

  1. Use it in soup. Zucchini Gazpacho is perfect for a hot summer day. This made in the blender in minutes.
  2. How about a zucchini noodle recipe for dinner tonight. This quick and easy stir fry is sure to please your family.
  3. Perfect used in salads (yup eat it raw). This Greek Zoodle Salad contains creamy goat cheese as the dressing.
  4. Of course, you can never go wrong with baking. These Nutella zucchini muffins contain chocolate chips.
  5. Use it in recipes like these Grilled Chicken Skewers.
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Not into veggie burgers? Give this salmon burger recipe a try instead. In fact, check out this burger roundup for lots of great suggestions.

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Zucchini Burger right off the grill, garnished and ready to eat.

Zucchini Burger Patties

You can never have too many zucchini recipes. These grilled zucchini patties are easy to make, and perfect for vegans (just leave off the pancetta).
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Course: BBQ, Burger, main
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: burger, zucchini recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 burgers
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces grated zucchini (skin on)
  • 3 ounces bell pepper (diced, any colour)
  • 1 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 3 ounces pancetta (optional)
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Instructions

Make the Zucchini Patties:

  • 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 ¾ inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. 
  • Place on wax paper. You can place these in the fridge until ready to use (even overnight).

Grill the Zucchini Burgers:

  • Heat the grill to medium-high. Use a grill mat to cook the patties on for best results
  • Grill burgers approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
  • While 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.

Pan Fry the Burgers:

  • Heat a non-stick skillet with about 1 tbsp. of oil.
  • Cook burgers about 5-6 minutes per side.
  • Remove from heat. Place on buns and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1735IU | Vitamin C: 84.6mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Natalie

    September 30, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    This zucchini burger sounds so healthy and wonderful. What a lovely lunch idea. I’m adding this recipe on my list to try.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      October 01, 2021 at 9:42 am

      This is a great alternative to a meat burger.

  2. Jamie

    May 03, 2021 at 1:01 am

    I love how healthy and easy this is to make! It’s a great way use up zucchini and add some veggies to my meal.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 03, 2021 at 9:13 am

      These really are super versatile too. Perfect for brunch or dinner.

  3. Naiby

    May 02, 2021 at 11:47 pm

    It’s amazing how zucchini is so versatile. You can practically do anything with it! Love the idea of burgers. Courgette is actually the French way of calling zucchini. And since the British are close the French, I guess that’s why they call it like that. I find Courgette cute when the anglo-Saxons say it. It’s like Aubergine, which is also a French word 😉

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 03, 2021 at 9:14 am

      HAHA….and hear I thought it was the English version….my mistake. On the other hand, these zucchini burgers are very versatile and delicious. ENJOY!

  4. Silvia

    May 02, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    You are right, we cannot have enough zucchini recipes. These patties were a delight, so fresh, delicious and different.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 03, 2021 at 9:14 am

      It is a great recipe to add to our summer burger rotation.

  5. Veronika

    May 02, 2021 at 2:33 am

    I had some leftover panko and didnt know what to do with it so this recipe is perfect for me rn! I’ve never seen zucchini burgers, I’m excited to try these tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 03, 2021 at 9:15 am

      ENJOY….these are super delicious.

  6. Amy Liu Dong

    May 01, 2021 at 8:37 am

    This is such an interesting recipe, it looks delicious and it’s healthy. Looking forward to try this recipe. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 01, 2021 at 9:18 am

      We love to add these zucchini burgers to our summer bbq rotation. Perfect for when they are in season.

  7. Linda

    April 30, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    These burger patties are amazing! Love the additional of pancetta in these zucchini burger

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 01, 2021 at 9:18 am

      Well bacon makes everything taste better right? ENJOY!

  8. Farrukh Aziz

    April 30, 2021 at 7:17 am

    Mmm! This was the best burger ever! I love how there is zucchini to balance it, and even though I used turkey bacon, it was just delicious!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      May 01, 2021 at 9:19 am

      Turkey bacon is a great alternative….and just as delicious too.

  9. Eva

    April 28, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I’m also not a gardener, but I’m lucky to have friends who grow their veggies and sometimes they bless me with some fresh zucchini (they want bread in return, and I’m happy to deliver :D). I love the idea of adding pancetta to them! It really gives these patties an accent.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      April 29, 2021 at 9:36 am

      These are so delicious, even die-hard beef burger snobs will love them.

  10. Chef Dennis

    April 27, 2021 at 3:51 am

    This will be the new star of our table for sure! Your Zucchini Burger With Sriracha & Pancetta looks absolutely scrumptious.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      April 29, 2021 at 9:37 am

      It really is a nice change for the summer burger rotation.

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