Healthy Burger Recipes

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Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

Why put the cheese on top of the burger when half of it just melts off? Instead, form the burger around the cheese so you can char the meat and safeguard the more delicate flavors. Use any mixture of hard or semihard cheeses--Emmentaler and Gouda or Asiago and Parmigiano-Reggiano also pair well.

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Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions

Spicy Southwest flavors pair with sweet and tangy pickled red onions to create a standout turkey burger. If you're used to having your burgers made of beef with plenty of melted cheese on top, don't worry. You won't be disappointed. Serve with corn on the cob and sweet potato fries.

» Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions

Cherry Burgers

Mixing dried cherries into ground beef reduces fat and increases antioxidants. Serve the burgers with your favorite garnishes.

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"Fajita" Burgers

This healthy burger recipe features a spicy fajita burger slathered with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise and topped with roasted Anaheim peppers and a delicious slaw. Serve it on an oblong bun.

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted focaccia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella combined with fresh basil melts beautifully inside these gems.

» Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Spanish Pork Burgers

This Spanish-themed burger is boldly flavored with sautéed onions (which keep it moist), paprika, garlic and green olives. The creamy mayonnaise spread is tangy with lemon and a hint of earthy saffron.

» Spanish Pork Burgers

Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole

These bean burgers will even please carnivores. The cornmeal coating gives a pleasant crunch and smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro and guacamole add Southwestern flavor.

» Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole

Whether you go traditional, or think outside the bun, our healthy burger, veggie burger and condiment recipes are sure to please.

We love a good, juicy burger, and if you make them with lean meat and keep an eye on portion size, they can be part of a healthy eating plan too. Our healthy burger recipes let you enjoy a juicy burger without the guilt. If you’re bored with your current burger recipe, try experimenting with fish, vegetables and grains, as well as herbs, spices—even fruit! Your family will love a turkey burger stuffed with mozzarella cheese and topped with marinara sauce. Or skip the frozen veggie burgers and make veggie burgers from scratch—it’s easier than you think and much more delicious. Get inspired with these delicious new burger recipes.

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Healthy Burger Recipes

Asian Turkey Burgers

Hoisin sauce gives these burgers a juicy texture, while...

Beef, Watercress & Roquefort Burgers

Roquefort cheese, peppery watercress and succulent beef...

Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Ah, the magic of seared beef! Sauteing the onions with...

Mixing dried cherries into ground beef reduces fat and...

Crab Cake Burgers

These burgers have a true crab flavor that isn't...

Cranberry & Herb Turkey Burgers

Our usual problem with turkey burgers is the dry, chewy...

"Fajita" Burgers

This healthy burger recipe features a spicy fajita burger...

Greek Bison Burgers

Feta and spinach not only add great flavor to these Greek-...

Hanoi-Style Tuna Patty Salad

This tuna-patty-topped salad, featuring rice noodles, fresh...

Honey-Mustard Turkey Burgers

Burgers made with ground turkey are a lean alternative to...

Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

Why put the cheese on top of the burger when half of it...

"Jerk" Turkey Burgers

Jamaican “jerk” seasonings transform a humble ground turkey...

Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted focaccia and...

Smoky Buffalo Burger

Here we flavor sweet, beefy buffalo (bison) with smoked...

Spanish Pork Burgers

This Spanish-themed burger is boldly flavored with sautéed...

Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions

Spicy Southwest flavors pair with sweet and tangy pickled...

Turkish Lamb Pita Burgers

Heavy on exotic spices, this decadent sandwich is a great...

Wasabi Salmon Burgers

Bring out the flavors of salmon with a Japanese-inspired...

Mixing dried cherries into ground beef reduces fat and...

Healthy Veggie Burger Recipes

Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole

These bean burgers will even please carnivores. The...

Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce

Rather than a heavy, fried falafel, here's an updated...

Mediterranean Burgers

These high-fiber veggie burgers get added body and a...

Mediterranean Portobello Burger

This mushroom sandwich comes topped with a luscious Greek-...

Pecan & Mushroom Burgers

Filled with toasted pecans, vinegar-splashed mushrooms and...

Southwestern Pumpkin Burgers

Colorful, spicy and fragrant, these delicious burgers are...

Veggie-Burger Pitas

Mushrooms and pine nuts give these “burgers” a terrific...

Healthy Condiment and Bun Recipes

Apricot Mustard

A great accompaniment for ham or pork; slather it on a...

If you think that ketchup is made only from tomatoes, think...

Watercress Mayonnaise

Watercress adds a subtle peppery bite to a creamy sauce to...

This makes a great finish for baked or broiled fish, or...

Whole-Wheat Burger Buns

No store-bought bun can compare with rustic, wheaty,...

Yellow Pepper Relish

A colorful relish for burgers, this is also great stirred...

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