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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Courgette Burgers with Feta

    Published: Aug 27, 2020 · Modified: May 16, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 24 Comments

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    These oven-baked courgette burgers with Greek feta are light, healthy, and delicious. Serve warm in seeded rolls or cold with tzatziki dip.

    Courgette burgers on a serving platter with a bowl of tzatziki

    Made with grated courgette (zucchini), feta, red onion, and herbs, these fresh-tasting Greek-inspired courgette burgers are fantastic hot or cold, served with a minty yogurt dip or homemade hummus.

    👩‍🍳 Love burgers? Try my easy lamb, feta & mint burgers too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Perfect for using up a glut of courgettes
    • Baked not fried
    • Delicious hot or cold
    • Freezer-friendly

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Courgettes (Zucchini) are the star of the show in these burgers. You'll need roughly 2 large courgettes for this recipe.
    • Feta is one of my favourite cheeses and it pairs so well with courgette.
    • Eggs, panko breadcrumbs and flour are needed to bind the burger mix together.
    • The burgers are flavoured with garlic, mint, parsley and oregano, to give them a Greek inspired vibe.
    • I've also used chopped red onion and vegetarian hard cheese to give them extra flavour.

    🥄 Equipment

    There is nothing complicated about this recipe. All you need to make and cook the burgers are a large mixing bowl, a baking sheet lined with non-stick baking paper, and your hands!

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Coarsely grate the courgette and pop it in a clean tea towel. Gather up the sides and squeeze out the excess water over your sink. Pat the grated courgette dry and place the courgette in a large mixing bowl.

    Two: Add all of the other ingredients to the mixing bowl.

    Three: Mix everything thoroughly. I always find getting my hands in there and giving it a good mix helps bind the mixture.

    Four: Shape into 6 burgers or patties and oven bake in a hot oven.

    💭 Top tips

    Make sure all the excess water is squeezed out of the courgettes. I find the best way of doing this is by placing the grated courgette in a clean tea towel and squeezing it over the sink. I then use some kitchen towel to pat it dry.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    These burgers are delicious straight from the oven in seeded rolls, with a cool minty yogurt dip. I often serve them with baked carrot fries, roast sweet potato, cheesy chips, air fryer sweet potato fries, or homemade apple coleslaw, for a healthy and filling dinner.

    The burgers are also delicious served cold as part of a Greek meze or with halloumi couscous salad for a light lunch.

    Overhead shot of courgette and feta burgers on a serving board with a minty yogurt dip and bread.

    📖 Variations

    Instead of using the mixture to make 6 large burgers, you could instead make 20 falafels. You would need to reduce the cooking time slightly and I would suggest checking them after 15 minutes in the oven.

    For a vegan version, replace the egg with ground flax seed (1 tablespoon of flax to 3 tablespoons of boiling water = 1 egg), omit the vegetarian hard cheese, and use a vegan style feta cheese (available in most large supermarkets). If you can't find vegan feta, use capers instead, to give the burgers that salty flavour.

    For a gluten-free version, replace the plain flour with gluten-free plain flour and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.

    🥡 Storage

    The cooked burgers will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. I really love them cold, as part of a Greek meze platter.

    The burgers are also suitable for freezing, either cooked or uncooked. If freezing un-cooked, open freeze the burgers for 2 hours, then pop the uncooked frozen courgette burgers into a freezer-proof bag or container. They can be cooked straight from frozen, you will just need to add an additional 5-10 minutes onto the cooking time.

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    Recipe

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    Courgette Burgers with Feta

    These oven-baked courgette burgers with Greek feta are light, healthy and delicious. Serve warm in rolls or cold with tzatziki dip.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Keyword courgette and feta burgers, courgette burger
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 Burgers
    Calories 207kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Baking Sheets
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Cheese Grater

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 600 g Courgettes grated & excess water squeezed out.
    • 150 g Feta cheese crumbled
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 Garlic Clove chopped
    • 1 Red Onion chopped finely
    • 1 tablespoon Mint chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Parsley chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • 35 g Plain Flour
    • 100 g Panko Breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoon Grated Vegetarian Hard Cheese

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 220°c (200 fan/ 425F/ Gas 7) and line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
    • Place the grated courgette (excess water removed) into a large bowl.
    • Add all of the other ingredients and mix well. You might find using your hands easier.
    • Shape the mixture into 6 burgers (or alternatively 20 falafels) and place on the baking sheet.
    • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.

    Notes

    For a vegan version, replace the egg with ground flax seed (1 tablespoon of flax to 3 tablespoons of boiling water = 1 egg), omit the Parmesan and use a vegan style feta cheese (available in most large supermarkets). If you can't find vegan feta, use capers instead, to give the burgers that salty flavour.
    Freezing: The burgers are suitable for freezing, either cooked or uncooked. If freezing un-cooked, open freeze the burgers for 2 hours, then pop the uncooked frozen courgette burgers into a freezer-proof bag or container. They can be cooked straight from frozen, you will just need to add an additional 5-10 minutes onto the cooking time
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Nutrition Facts
    Courgette Burgers with Feta
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    78
    mg
    26
    %
    Sodium
     
    457
    mg
    20
    %
    Potassium
     
    369
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    517
    IU
    10
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    21
    mg
    25
    %
    Calcium
     
    202
    mg
    20
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      August 27, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try!

      Reply
    2. Suzy

      August 27, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      These flavor of these burgers is so good! really love the feta in it too!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:39 am

        So glad you enjoyed them Suzy!

        Reply
    3. Tara

      August 27, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      So good -- the feta is the perfect flavor booster!

      Reply
    4. Sue

      August 27, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love this combination of feta with the zucchini - such great flavor!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:39 am

        I love feta and it goes so well with courgette.

        Reply
    5. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites

      August 27, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a great way to use of some summer zucchini! I love the Greek flavors in this recipe - so good!

      Reply
    6. Melinda Fewless

      August 27, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      The whole family loved these! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:40 am

        Hi Melinda. So happy to hear your family loved the recipe!

        Reply
    7. Heidy

      August 27, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      These oven-baked courgette burgers with Greek feta were excellent tasting. The entire office was jealous of my lunch the next day too!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:40 am

        They are great cold. In fact I had 2 cold burgers today with sweet chilli dipping sauce.

        Reply
    8. Erika

      August 27, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      These burgers are so light and delicious! A great way to add vegetables too!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:41 am

        Exactly. Always good to get some more veggies into the kids.

        Reply
    9. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      August 27, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Courgette burgers are such an amazing idea! Love they they look so good and are healthy 🙂

      Reply
    10. Toni Dash

      August 27, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love how simple but still tasty this is!! I can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
    11. Jacqui – Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain

      August 27, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      I have had courgette fritters (love them) but not biurgers. They look delcious. Thank you for sharing on #CookBlogShare

      Reply
    12. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

      August 27, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      Oh these looks fab, I must try them! It is worth noting though, that parmesan is not vegetarian because it contains rennet.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:41 am

        Thanks Kat, I've ammended the recipe to Vegetarian Hard Cheese.

        Reply
    13. Helen - Cooking with my kids

      August 28, 2020 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      These look delicious. I love the sound of the feta with the courgette for an extra zing of flavour. #cookblogshare

      Reply
    14. Renu

      August 28, 2020 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Just saw your post on cookblogshare and I was intrigued by the pics and description. This looks like a wonderful after school snack for my kids, with all that cheese and zucchini they would love it.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:42 am

        Thanks Renu. My kids love them.

        Reply
    15. Janice Pattie

      August 28, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for recipes for courgettes at this time of year. This is a great call and definitely on the menu.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        August 31, 2020 at 10:42 am

        Let me know what you think Janice!

        Reply
    16. louise Gunstone

      September 02, 2020 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing! Definitely giving them a go as my veggie son sometimes gets served up rather 'unexciting' veggie burgers when we do a BBQ. Thanks

      Reply

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