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28 Healthy Burgers You'll Want to Make All Summer Long

July 02, 2021
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Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce
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Fire up the grill (or a trusty skillet) for these juicy, flavorful burgers. Whether you prefer turkey, beef, salmon or veggie-based patties, we have the perfect recipe for every occasion. Recipes like our Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki and Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce put a fresh and tasty spin on the classic hamburger.

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Jalapeño Popper Burgers

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We've taken a simple burger recipe and made it pop with an easy three-ingredient jalapeño cheese topping. Ground sirloin is lean ground beef made exclusively from the center loin cut. It has less connective tissue than regular ground beef for a super-tender burger.

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Umami Veggie Burgers

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These hearty veggie burgers have a touch of grated red beet as a nod to beef. Pile on your favorite toppings or skip the bun and serve with a big salad.

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Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki

Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki
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Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy Greek-inspired burger recipe loaded with feta, spinach and Mediterranean spices. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber.

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Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers with Quick Pickles

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The secret to this super-juicy, tasty grilled burger? Sautéed mushrooms cooked with a little smoked paprika, garlic powder and sherry vinegar are mixed in with the beef.

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Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce

Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
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This vegan burger recipe is one you'll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger. Serve them on buns or stuff them in pitas. We recommend making extra sauce--it's a great dip for veggie sticks and, thinned with a little water, it makes a wonderful salad dressing.

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Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce

Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce
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We skipped the traditional bun and opted for sweet and tender-crisp grilled peppers instead to cut carbs and boost veggies in this flavor-packed turkey burger. The creamy avocado goddess sauce adds texture and keeps everything in place.

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Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickles & Red Pepper Aioli

Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickles and Red Pepper Aioli
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Here we make a quick aioli by combining two pantry staples: mayonnaise and roasted red peppers. Stirring a bit of the sauce into the burger mix helps the patties hold together nicely and stay moist.

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Chickpea Pesto Burgers with Roasted-Red Pepper Sauce

Chickpea Pesto Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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In this easy plant-based burger recipe, we combine chickpeas and pesto to create a delicious patty that gets topped with balsamic-roasted red onions and a creamy roasted red pepper mayonnaise sauce. The end result is a delicious dinner that will quickly become your family's new favorite way to do burgers. Enjoy alongside a big salad and roasted potatoes to make it a meal.

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Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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These easy vegan black bean burgers have a healthy dose of fiber thanks to the combination of black beans and quinoa. Cumin and chipotle chile powder give these vegan burgers a Southwestern spin. Using your hands to combine the mixture creates a soft, uniform texture.

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

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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.

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Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb-Feta Sauce

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These healthy burgers get a Mediterranean twist with a yogurt sauce seasoned with oregano, lemon and feta cheese. If you can't find ground lamb, ask the butcher to grind some for you.

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Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole

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

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Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw

Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw
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Lighten up your burger! Bean patties have less saturated fat and more fiber than beef patties. They're also cheaper and easier to cook indoors--and we promise they're just as satisfying, especially with the mouthwatering creamy slaw on top.

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Pineapple-Bacon Barbecue Burgers

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For your next barbecue, try these Hawaiian-inspired sweet and savory burgers. They're made from lean ground beef and have bacon and crushed pineapple baked right in. Served with barbecue sauce on Hawaiian sweet rolls, they're sure to impress your guests.

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Green Chile Turkey Burgers

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These healthy turkey burgers are flavored with the Southwestern triad of chiles verdes, cumin and cilantro. We serve them here on tortillas, but traditionalists can go for a bun.

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Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta

Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta
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Chickpeas add fiber to this blended burger, but the real joy here is the light and fluffy feta sauce that tops the whole shebang.

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California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries

California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Inspired by an option at the West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger, this turkey burger recipe keeps the carbs in check with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. The side of sweet potato fries bakes while you prep the burgers, so this entire healthy dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Edamame Lettuce Wrap Burgers with Peanut Sauce

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Edamame make these homemade veggie burgers mean, green protein machines. Peanut sauce, curry paste and quick-pickled carrots give them Thai-inspired flair.

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Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

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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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Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"

Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"
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This low-carb burger replaces the typical bun with roasted portobello mushroom caps. Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced red onion add texture and flavor to this easy Greek-inspired burger recipe.

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Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns

Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns
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These juicy burgers skip the traditional bread bun in favor of a savory grain-free cauliflower bun that contains a bit of Cheddar cheese. A mixture of onions, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce gives the burger patties tons of flavor, and the addition of a tangy special sauce completes the package for a burger with serious personality. Note: If you would like to make these burgers gluten-free, be sure to check the ingredients for the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to make sure they're gluten-free.

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Easy Grilled Turkey Burgers

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A few key ingredients transform this simple burger into something truly juicy and delicious.

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Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the Cob

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Shredded zucchini keeps these lean turkey burgers moist and sneaks extra vegetables into your meal.

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Pork Burgers with Feta-Rosemary Spread

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Here's an alternative to beef hamburgers with traditional buns! These grilled patties are made with mushrooms, green onions and ground pork and served on non-bulky pita bread with a scrumptious yogurt, cheese and herb sauce.

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Caprese Turkey Burgers

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If you're a fan of caprese salads, you'll love this healthy turkey burger recipe. The patties are seasoned with Italian spices, then topped with juicy tomatoes drizzled with balsamic, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella. We've doubled down on the basil in this recipe by mixing it into the mayo and using whole leaves to top the burger, but if you prefer less basil flavor, you can swap out the basil leaves for spinach or arugula. Serve this summery burger with a simple side salad for a healthy dinner that's full of fresh flavors.

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Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce

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These hearty mushroom, black bean and quinoa veggie burgers are a healthy and satisfying homemade alternative to store-bought veggie burgers. And they take just 25 minutes of active time to prep, so while they're special enough for entertaining, they're quick enough for weeknight dinners.

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Grilled Chili Burgers with Chimichurri Topping

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These seasoned ground beef and pork burgers are topped with a fresh herb sauce and served in a pita. Quick and easy, you can make them in just 30 minutes.

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Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish

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Savory turkey burgers get a Mediterranean twist with spinach, feta cheese, and a tangy cucumber relish.

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    1 of 28 Jalapeño Popper Burgers
    2 of 28 Umami Veggie Burgers
    3 of 28 Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki
    4 of 28 Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers with Quick Pickles
    5 of 28 Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
    6 of 28 Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce
    7 of 28 Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickles & Red Pepper Aioli
    8 of 28 Chickpea Pesto Burgers with Roasted-Red Pepper Sauce
    9 of 28 Vegan Black Bean Burgers
    10 of 28 Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
    11 of 28 Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb-Feta Sauce
    12 of 28 Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole
    13 of 28 Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw
    14 of 28 Pineapple-Bacon Barbecue Burgers
    15 of 28 Green Chile Turkey Burgers
    16 of 28 Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta
    17 of 28 California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries
    18 of 28 Edamame Lettuce Wrap Burgers with Peanut Sauce
    19 of 28 Inside-Out Cheeseburgers
    20 of 28 Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"
    21 of 28 Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns
    22 of 28 Easy Grilled Turkey Burgers
    23 of 28 Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the Cob
    24 of 28 Pork Burgers with Feta-Rosemary Spread
    25 of 28 Caprese Turkey Burgers
    26 of 28 Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce
    27 of 28 Grilled Chili Burgers with Chimichurri Topping
    28 of 28 Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish

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