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Burgers are a very delicious indulgence, but they can be high in saturated fat and calories. Check out these 10 tasty hamburger alternatives that will satisfy your cravings and keep you healthy.
Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
A perfect combination of flavors and textures, this sweet potato burger is a great alternative to a traditional beef burger.
What you’ll need:
- 2 cans cannellini white beans
- 2 cups of sweet potato, baked/peeled/mashed
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 2 tsp maple or agave syrup
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning OR Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- Panko crumbs
- Safflower oil for pan
What you’ll do:
Bake sweet potato. Peel, place in large mixing bowl. Add drained beans to mixing bowl. Mash beans and potato together. Add in seasoning, flour and any additional seasoning. Form a patty. Add more flour or a scoop of breadcrumbs.
Heat 1 Tbsp of safflower oil in a pan over high heat. Cook patties in pan until browned on both sides. Transfer cooked patties to paper towel. Cool for a few minutes.
Serve on toasted bun with toppings of choice.
Black Bean Burger
Black bean burgers are chock full of protein, making them the perfect burger alternative for vegetarians.
What you’ll need:
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ⅓ cup instant oats
What you’ll do:
Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Grease a cookie sheet. In a mixing bowl, mash black beans with a fork until mostly pureed leaving some bean parts. Stir in condiments and spices until well combined. Then mix in oats. Form into 4 thin patties. Bake for 7 minutes on each side.
Serve on a bun with condiments of your choice.
Click here for the full recipe.
Salmon Burger
Love fish? Try this delicious salmon burger that’s not only delicious, but a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are ideal for a healthy immune systems.
What you’ll need:
- ¾ pound wild salmon
- 2 scallions
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 4 oz chopped smoked salmon
- Salt to taste
- Sesame Buns
- Spinach
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
What you’ll do:
Dice the 3/4 pound wild salmon; puree half with 2 scallions. Add the breadcrumbs and smoked salmon to the remaining wild salmon and form into 2 patties; make an indentation in the centers.
Sprinkle a cast-iron skillet with salt and place over medium-high heat. Cook burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve on sesame buns with sauteed spinach and mayonnaise mixed with mustard.
Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries
Turkey burgers are a popular, low calorie alternative to the traditional beef burger. But we’re sure you’ve never had one quite like this.
What you’ll need:
- 4 small peaches
- 1pound ground turkey
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup blueberries
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 4 thick slices roasted garlic country bread
What you’ll do:
Mix ground turkey, salt, and pepper with 2 peaches finely chopped. Form 4 patties. Grill uncovered over medium-high heat until browned. Add cheese; cover and cook 1 more minute.
Meanwhile, chop remaining peaches. Cook peaches, blueberries, and chili powder in a large skillet, stirring occasionally, until heated through and juices begin to form.
To assemble top each piece of bread with one turkey burger followed by the peach mixture.
Falafel Burger
If you’re a fan of Mediterranean inspired cuisine, this tasty falafel burger is the perfect selection.
What you’ll need:
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 chopped garlic clove
- A handful of parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- Pita bread
- 200g tub tomato salsa, to serve
- Green salad, to serve
- 1 small red onion, chopped
What you’ll do:
Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels. In a food processor process the onion, garlic, parsley, spices, flour and salt. Blend until smooth, form into four patties.
Cook the burgers in a non-stick frying pan with oil until browned.
Serve with toasted pittas, green salad and tomato salsa.
Click here to see the full recipe:
Paleo Jalapeno Chicken Burgers
Tired of the same old boring turkey burger? Try this paleo jalapeno chicken burger–it’s perfect if you like your food with an extra kick.
What you’ll need:
- 3 pounds ground chicken
- 1 1/4 cups white onion, diced
- 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoon dried cumin
- 2 teaspoon dried paprika
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Guacamole
What you’ll do:
Mix ground chicken, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, ground cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl with your hands. Form into 8 patties. Grill over medium-high heat. Top with guacamole.
Shrimp Burger
Shirmp lover? Then we certainly think you’ll enjoy this scrumptious shrimp burger. What’s even better, it can be made with just three simple ingredients.
What you’ll need:
- 1 lb. peeled and de-veined shrimp
- 1 bunch chives or 2 green onions
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
What you’ll do:
Chop the shrimp. Mix shrimp in a food processor until paste-like. Stir together shrimp paste and chopped shrimp. Mince the chives and blend them into the shrimp.
Form shrimp into four patties, chill for at least 30 minutes. Cook shrimp burgers in a large non-stick pan over medium heat in oil. Cook covered for 6 minutes. Flip to other side and cook for 1 minute.
Tasty Tuna Burgers
We realize it’s difficult to create the perfect burger. But we’re pretty sure that with these tasty tuna burgers, you won’t even miss your beloved beef.
What you’ll need:
- 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tomato, sliced
What you’ll do:
Mix the tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, hot chili sauce, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cook patties in a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray; it should take about 3 minutes per side. Serve on buns with tomato slices and lettuce leaves.
Lentil Carrot Veggie Burger
This lentil carrot veggie burger is a super healthy burger alternative, packed with vitamins and nutrients. We’re pretty sure non-vegans will love it just the same, too.
What you’ll need:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cups of mashed lentils
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- Salt to taste
- Frying oil
What you’ll do:
Cook the onion and carrot in the water until tender. Combine cooked onion and carrots with lentils, water, parsley, tomato paste, bread crumbs and salt to taste. Form into patties and cook on lightly oiled pan until browned on both sides (should take around ten minutes).
Click here to view the recipe.
Crab Cake Burger
Who doesn’t love a good crab cake? Make your next homemade crab cakes even more delicious with this delicious burger recipe.
What you’ll need:
- 1 pound crabmeat
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, (see Note)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 dashes hot sauce, such as
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
What you’ll do:
Mix crab, egg, breadcrumbs, chives, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery seed, onion powder, pepper and hot sauce in a large bowl. Form into 6 patties.
Cook patties in a skillet with butter and oil until browned.
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Keep these recipes handy and you’ll always be ready to cook up a taste hamburger alternative when the cravings strike!