The Best Healthy Burger Recipes

Our healthy burgers—made with fresh salmon, lean beef, turkey, and lentils—are perfect for a go-to summer meal.

To oil a grill, soak a paper towel with oil, then grip with long tongs and rub onto grates.

Ingredients: Ground turkey, basil, Dijon mustard, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, oil, whole-wheat burger buns, Artichoke-Goat Cheese Spread, toppings

Calories: 288

Try this recipe: Turkey Burger with Artichoke–Goat Cheese Spread

This recipe can be customized to your taste. Swap beans if you prefer black or navy over pinto ones. Hate cilantro? Try making it with parsley instead.

Ingredients: Quinoa, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, pinto beans, cilantro, walnuts, cumin, smoked paprika, canola oil, pepper jack cheese, corn tortillas, green chilies, condiments

Calories: 405

Try this recipe: Smoky Quinoa-Bean Burgers

These mini burgers have amazing flavor, and you get two for less than 300 calories.

Ingredients: Miniature buns or dinner rolls, lean ground sirloin, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, olive oil cooking spray, extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, small dill pickle slices

Calories: 283

Try this recipe: Ground Sirloin Sliders

Who needs meat when these are just as tasty? The mushroom and lentil patty with cool and creamy goat cheese is a perfect summer match. An added bonus: They are packed with fiber.

Ingredients: Garlic clove, cremini mushrooms, fresh thyme leaves, olive oil, onion, lentils, whole-wheat breadcrumbs, egg, salt, yellow cornmeal, goat cheese, whole-grain buns, tomato slices, fresh basil leaves

Calories: 337

Try this recipe: Caramelized Onion–Veggie Burger

It’s not a summer cookout without seafood, so of course, this to-die-for burger is a must for your menu. Ask your store’s seafood counter to skin the salmon for you. Then you just chop, season, grill, and serve.

Ingredients: Salmon fillet, baby spinach, panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), fresh lemon juice, fresh ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame seeds, salt, black pepper, fat-free Greek yogurt, fresh dill, minced garlic, olive oil cooking spray, whole-wheat hamburger buns

Calories: 463

Try this recipe: Sesame Seed-Crusted Salmon Burger With Yogurt Sauce

A burger for less than 300 calories? You got it! Lean turkey, feta, and a variety of spices create a savory, low-fat burger that satisfies.

Ingredients: Fresh parsley, ground turkey, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, feta cheese, red onion, whole-wheat hamburger buns

Calories: 253

Try this recipe: Maria Menounos' Mykonos Burger

Using a chicken patty, instead of lean beef, can save you 5 grams of fat. Plus you’ll never miss the added fat with this spicy peanut sauce, made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and dark sesame oil.

Ingredients: Peanut butter, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, green onions, ginger, salt, chicken breast, cooking spray, sandwich rolls, alfalfa sprouts

Calories: 341

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Get spicy-sweet flavor with this tropical recipe. Cayenne pepper and barbecue sauce are mellowed by fresh pineapple, papaya, and a hint of brown sugar. But the best part is that you get all this flavor for less than 430 calories and 11 grams of fat.

Ingredients: Pineapple, papaya, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, olive oil, salt, pepper, whole-grain hamburger rolls, lettuce, tomato

Calories: 429

Try this recipe: Hawaiian Turkey Burgers With Pineapple-Papaya Sauce

Get a dose of veggies with these lean burgers. Ground round is grilled to perfection, covered with hot onions and mushrooms, and topped off with Swiss cheese. You get protein, fiber, and a savory sandwich.

Ingredients: Cooking spray, onion, sugar, salt, black pepper, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, ground round, Texas toast, Swiss cheese

Calories: 393

Try this recipe: Smothered Burgers

Salt, pepper, and a bit of cilantro spice up this simple burger dish. Cheddar cheese and grilled tomatoes add flavor, but use this guacamole recipe for a healthy, rich topping.

Ingredients: Ground chicken, fresh cilantro, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cooking spray, tomatoes, low-fat Cheddar cheese, sandwich buns, guacamole

Calories: 322

Try this recipe: Chicken Burgers With Guacamole, Cheddar, and Charred Tomatoes

Add taste—not fat—to your burger by using this Tex-Mex flavoring. Tomato, onion, taco sauce, and green chiles make a spicy salsa to top off the savory burger. Serve with a low-cal slaw for a perfect meal.

Ingredients: Tomato, onion, taco sauce, green chiles, ground round, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, lettuce leaves, hamburger buns

Calories: 266

Try this recipe: Fiesta Burgers

These burgers may seem like a fat trap, but they’re surprisingly lean. Low-cal seasonings give flavor to the burgers, while the Swiss cheese and ham are portioned to add taste, without a lot of extra fat. You even sneak in a few veggies on this packed sandwich

Ingredients: Dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, ground round, Swiss cheese, ham, cooking spray, sourdough bread, lettuce leaves, red onion, tomato

Calories: 468

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Not only do oats give texture to these burgers, but they also provide figure-friendly fiber. Sweet onion, chili powder, and tomatoes add to the savory base, and onion sandwich buns finish this grilled treat off with a signature flavor.

Ingredients: Oats, Vidalia onion, chili powder, salt, eggs, canned tomatoes, ground turkey, sandwich buns, lettuce, fresh tomatoes

Calories: 394

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Dress it up: Our easy relish boosts the flavor of any burger and adds barely any fat or calories. Make it ahead, and store in the fridge for a week.

Ingredients: Corn, red bell pepper, chives, shallot, jalapeño, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper

Calories: 25

Try this recipe: Simple Corn Relish