Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Burger Recipes 24 Healthy Burgers You'll Want to Make All Summer Long By EatingWell Editors EatingWell Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Articles by "EatingWell Editors" are a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, articles are updated by a number of writers and editors over time to keep the information as up-to-date and comprehensive as possible. The EatingWell team includes industry-leading food and nutrition editors, registered dietitians, expert Test Kitchen staffers and designers who produce award-winning journalism, delicious recipes and engaging content. Our work has earned more than 50 national and international awards for writing, editing, art direction, creative marketing and publishing excellence EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 2, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Brie Passano 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. 01 of 24 Jalapeño Popper Burgers View Recipe 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. 02 of 24 Umami Veggie Burgers View Recipe 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. 03 of 24 Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki View Recipe 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. 04 of 24 Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers with Quick Pickles View Recipe 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. 05 of 24 Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce View Recipe 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. 06 of 24 Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce View Recipe Brie Passano 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. 07 of 24 Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickles & Red Pepper Aioli View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. 08 of 24 Chickpea Pesto Burgers with Roasted-Red Pepper Sauce View Recipe Carolyn Hodges 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. 09 of 24 Vegan Black Bean Burgers View Recipe 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. 10 of 24 Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers View Recipe 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. 11 of 24 Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb-Feta Sauce View Recipe 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. 12 of 24 Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole View Recipe These bean burgers will even please carnivores. The cornmeal coating gives a pleasant crunch and smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro and guacamole add Southwestern flavor. 13 of 24 Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw View Recipe 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. 14 of 24 Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta View Recipe Johnny & Charlotte Autry Chickpeas add fiber to this blended burger, but the real joy here is the light and fluffy feta sauce that tops the whole shebang. 15 of 24 California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries View Recipe 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. 16 of 24 Edamame Lettuce Wrap Burgers with Peanut Sauce View Recipe Edamame make these homemade veggie burgers mean, green protein machines. Peanut sauce, curry paste and quick-pickled carrots give them Thai-inspired flair. 17 of 24 Inside-Out Cheeseburgers View Recipe 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. 18 of 24 Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns" View Recipe 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. 19 of 24 Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns View Recipe 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. 20 of 24 Easy Grilled Turkey Burgers View Recipe Jason Donnelly A few key ingredients transform this simple burger into something truly juicy and delicious. 21 of 24 Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the Cob View Recipe Shredded zucchini keeps these lean turkey burgers moist and sneaks extra vegetables into your meal. 22 of 24 Caprese Turkey Burgers View Recipe 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. 23 of 24 Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce View Recipe 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. 24 of 24 Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish View Recipe Savory turkey burgers get a Mediterranean twist with spinach, feta cheese, and a tangy cucumber relish. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit