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Summer Grilling Essentials: 56 Healthy Burger Recipes to Fire Up Your Taste Buds

As the sun shines bright, our grills come alive, and burgers take center stage. While traditional burgers can be a calorie bomb, we’ve got you covered with 56 healthier alternatives that are just as flavorful and satisfying.

Tips for a Healthier Burger

Before we dive into the recipes, here are some general tips to make your burgers healthier:

• Swap plain yogurt or smashed avocado for mayo
• Use whole-wheat breadcrumbs or ground nuts as a filler
• Add fresh herbs for a flavor boost
• Sneak in extra veggies like spinach or kale
• Choose healthier spreads and condiments
• Go easy on the cheese or opt for a lower-fat version
• Make your own bun with whole-wheat flour or go bunless

Beans and Legumes

1. Jalapeño, Chickpea, and Lentil Burger with Mango Avocado Pico
2. Spicy Chickpea BBQ Burger
3. Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil White Bean Burger
4. Tofu Green Goddess Burger
5. Black Bean and Winter Squash Burger with Cashew Garlic Sauce
6. Vegan Falafel Burger
7. Sriracha Black Bean Burger

Chicken and Turkey

8. Banh Mi Burger with Lean Ground Chicken
9. Herbed Turkey Burger with Zucchini Buns
10. Thai-Style Chicken Burger
11. Jerk Turkey Burger with Mango Slaw
12. Apple Turkey Burger with Caramelized Onions and Brie
13. Fajita Turkey Burger
14. Spicy Hawaiian Burger
15. Feta-Stuffed Turkey Burger with Arugula Pesto
16. Goat Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger with Tangy Peach BBQ Sauce

Veggies, Nuts, Grains, and Seeds

17. Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Burger
18. Quinoa Burger
19. Superfood Beet Burger
20. Broccoli Pistachio Burger
21. Vegan Mushroom Burger
22. Veggie Burger with Brown Rice, Oat, and Nuts
23. Carrot Tahini Quinoa Burger
24. Cremini Burger with Goat Cheese and Fig Aioli
25. Portobello Burger with Balsamic Reduction

Beef, Bison, and Pork

26. Apple Bison Burger with Sage-Jalapeño Pesto
27. Spinach and Feta Burger with Garlic Aioli
28. BBQ Pineapple Burger
29. Bison Burger with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
30. German Pork Burger
31. Green Chile Bison Burger
32. Blueberry Beef Burger
33. Cilantro Beef Burger
34. Herbie Bison Burger with Avocado Dressing
35. Curry Pork Burger
36. Basil Beef Burger with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
37. Horseradish Cheddar Burger
38. Pomegranate Feta Bison Burger
39. Mozzarella and Caramelized Peach Caprese Burger
40. Blueberry Bison Burger with Pinot Noir Onions

Venison, Veal, and Lamb

41. Hazelnut Venison Burger
42. Veal Burger Parmigiana
43. Venison Burger with Roasted Red Pepper
44. Prosciutto Lamb Burgers
45. Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Veal Burger
46. Roasted Venison, Quinoa, and Spinach Burger
47. Greek Mint and Lamb Burger with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
48. Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Venison Burger

Seafood

49. Tilapia Burger with Watermelon Salsa and Avocado
50. Lemon Garlic Tuna Burger
51. Thai Tilapia Burger
52. Cilantro and Lime Salmon Burger
53. Salmon Burger with Dill Caper Yogurt Sauce
54. Steelhead Trout Burger
55. Shrimp Burger

These healthy burger recipes will keep your grill fired up all summer long!