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Put a healthy twist on a takeout classic with these recipes that run the gamut from smothered turkey burgers to flavorful veggie patties. We level up these beefless burgers with restaurant-quality sauces and toppings, like quick pickles, spicy slaw and herbaceous sauce—so you’re bound to find something to suit your craving. Recipes like our Caprese Turkey Burgers and Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce are delicious ways to duplicate classic hamburgers in your kitchen.
01of 22Umami Veggie BurgersView RecipeThese 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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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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Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers
03of 22Mushroom-Swiss Turkey BurgersView RecipeIn this gluten-free turkey burger recipe, lean ground turkey stands in for ground beef, and portobello mushrooms produce a juicy, flavorful alternative to the traditional bun. Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!
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Mushroom-Swiss Turkey Burgers
In this gluten-free turkey burger recipe, lean ground turkey stands in for ground beef, and portobello mushrooms produce a juicy, flavorful alternative to the traditional bun. Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!
04of 22Vegan Black Bean BurgersView RecipeThese 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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Vegan Black Bean Burgers
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.
05of 22Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch SauceView RecipeThis 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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Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
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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Caprese Turkey Burgers
07of 22Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess SauceView RecipeBrie PassanoWe 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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Grilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess Sauce
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.
08of 22Chickpea Pesto Burgers with Roasted-Red Pepper SauceView RecipeCarolyn HodgesIn 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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Chickpea Pesto Burgers with Roasted-Red Pepper Sauce
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.
09of 22Easy Grilled Turkey BurgersView RecipeJason DonnellyA few key ingredients transform this simple burger into something truly juicy and delicious.
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Easy Grilled Turkey Burgers
Jason Donnelly
A few key ingredients transform this simple burger into something truly juicy and delicious.
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Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickles & Red Pepper Aioli
11of 22Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the CobView RecipeShredded zucchini keeps these lean turkey burgers moist and sneaks extra vegetables into your meal.
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Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the Cob
Shredded zucchini keeps these lean turkey burgers moist and sneaks extra vegetables into your meal.
12of 22Beet BurgersView RecipeThis sophisticated beet burger recipe tastes like a veggie patty from a restaurant. Maybe that’s because Dave Horner, the food service chief in Vermont’s Chittenden East school district who created it, taught at the New England Culinary Institute before cooking for the kids.
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Beet Burgers
This sophisticated beet burger recipe tastes like a veggie patty from a restaurant. Maybe that’s because Dave Horner, the food service chief in Vermont’s Chittenden East school district who created it, taught at the New England Culinary Institute before cooking for the kids.
13of 22Plant-Based Smashed BurgersView RecipeLearning how to make smashed burgers is as simple as its name. Smashing burgers into thin patties not only makes them quick-cooking, it also creates irresistible crispy edges. Topping them with the caramelized onion relish adds extra deliciousness.
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Plant-Based Smashed Burgers
Learning how to make smashed burgers is as simple as its name. Smashing burgers into thin patties not only makes them quick-cooking, it also creates irresistible crispy edges. Topping them with the caramelized onion relish adds extra deliciousness.
14of 22Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello “Buns"View RecipeThis 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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Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello “Buns”
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.
15of 22Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special SauceView RecipeThese 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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Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce
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.
16of 22Vegan Beet Burgers with Sweet Chili SlawView RecipeIf you’ve been curious about those store-bought veggie burgers that “bleed,” you should try this homemade veggie burger recipe made with kidney beans, walnuts and beets. A little chili powder in the mixture gives them a hint of spiciness, which works nicely with the sweet chili slaw.
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Vegan Beet Burgers with Sweet Chili Slaw
If you’ve been curious about those store-bought veggie burgers that “bleed,” you should try this homemade veggie burger recipe made with kidney beans, walnuts and beets. A little chili powder in the mixture gives them a hint of spiciness, which works nicely with the sweet chili slaw.
17of 22Air-Fryer Greek Turkey BurgersView RecipeSharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries (see associated recipe).
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Air-Fryer Greek Turkey Burgers
Sharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries (see associated recipe).
18of 22Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime SlawView RecipeLighten 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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Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw
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.
19of 22Falafel BurgersView RecipePureed chickpeas, seasoned with the characteristic flavors of falafel, make excellent veggie burgers. We use a two-stage method for cooking the patties, first browning them in a skillet and then finishing them in the oven. Garnish the burgers with tzatziki or tahini sauce (see associated recipes), pickled red onions, lettuce and tomatoes.
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Falafel Burgers
Pureed chickpeas, seasoned with the characteristic flavors of falafel, make excellent veggie burgers. We use a two-stage method for cooking the patties, first browning them in a skillet and then finishing them in the oven. Garnish the burgers with tzatziki or tahini sauce (see associated recipes), pickled red onions, lettuce and tomatoes.
20of 22Green Chile Turkey BurgersThese 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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Green Chile Turkey Burgers
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.
21of 22Indian Edamame Quinoa BurgersView RecipeThis bunless quinoa burger recipe with an easy yogurt sauce is a staff favorite. Experiment with different seasonings in place of the ginger and garam masala' such as garlic and cumin for Middle Eastern flair or garlic and chili powder for a Southwestern spin. Serve with a spinach salad and naan or chapati bread.
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Indian Edamame Quinoa Burgers
This bunless quinoa burger recipe with an easy yogurt sauce is a staff favorite. Experiment with different seasonings in place of the ginger and garam masala' such as garlic and cumin for Middle Eastern flair or garlic and chili powder for a Southwestern spin. Serve with a spinach salad and naan or chapati bread.
22of 22Turkey Burgers with Gochujang & KimchiView RecipeKorean chile paste (also known as gochujang) blended into the ground turkey makes this turkey burger recipe incredibly moist and flavorful. Top these healthy turkey burgers with kimchi—a fermented mixture of cabbage and other vegetables—which can be found near other refrigerated Asian ingredients or near sauerkraut or pickles in well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores.
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Turkey Burgers with Gochujang & Kimchi
Korean chile paste (also known as gochujang) blended into the ground turkey makes this turkey burger recipe incredibly moist and flavorful. Top these healthy turkey burgers with kimchi—a fermented mixture of cabbage and other vegetables—which can be found near other refrigerated Asian ingredients or near sauerkraut or pickles in well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores.
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