45 Burgers That Aren't Made With Beef
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Whether you're committed toeating less beefor you're just craving a great veggie burger, these beef-free burger recipes will guide you toward a delicious dinner tonight. Some of these recipes lean on chickpeas and mushrooms, others call for lentils or quinoa. We have the secrets to the best turkey burgers and lamb burgers, too. Next, it'll be time to get working on yourfrygame. (Or youroven-frygame.)
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Black Bean Smash Burger
Our genius solution for a black bean burger that’s not at all gummy: Treat it like a smash burger, griddle until crispy, and devour with lots of chipotle mayo.
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Spiced Chicken Burgers
Consider these chicken tikka kebab–inspired burgers oozing with cheese the only burger you’ll want to enjoy all summer.
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Extra-Juicy Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers always sound like a great idea, but they too often taste like a fat sawdust patty. No more, friends! Mashing avocado into the turkey mixture helps prevent the meat from shrinking and drying out during cooking, which is why these stay awesomely juicy, even when they’re cooked all the way through.
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Salmon Burgers With Ginger and Quick-Pickled Cucumbers
Fresh salmon makes these ginger and scallion-laced burgers luscious and flavorful. Pile them high with peppery watercress, crunchy cucumber quick pickles, fragrant mint, and cilantro.
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Crispy Golden Shrimp Burgers
Topped with crunchy cabbage and creamy egg salad and nestled between toasted brioche buns, these extra-crispy shrimp burgers are over-the-top in the best way.
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Easiest-Ever Grilled Veggie Burgers
The vegan patties in this burger recipe go straight from the mixing bowl to the grill without falling apart—all in about 20 minutes.
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Miso-Glazed Maitake Mushroom Burgers
This is my version of a veggie burger—using the meatiness of seared clusters of maitake mushrooms gives an additional layer of umami with a miso glaze.
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Double-Stack Mushroom and Chicken Cheeseburgers
These chicken burgers are grilled and finished with gooey Muenster, stacked, and topped with shredded lettuce, sweet pickles, and curry mustard.
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Alex Lau9/44
Ultimate Veggie Burger
Veggie burgers are not easy to make awesome, but we think this one nails it. We solved the “mush” factor by folding in bouncy mushrooms and pleasantly firm black beans, threw a hard sear on it for crisp texture on the outside, and seasoned it aggressively to combat any blandness. There’s no imitation protein or weird ingredients, just a rich, moist mixture of vegetables, grains, and nuts that work with any toppings you want to throw at it. It may not be vegan, but it’s pretty darn good. This is .…
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Spiced Lamb Burgers With Spring Slaw
Earthy lamb burgers need something bright, like this crisp slaw made from asparagus ribbons, sliced sugar snap peas, and red onion tossed in lemon juice.
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Chicken-Bacon Smash Burgers
Cook a chicken burger in bacon fat, never look back.
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BLT Turkey Burgers
Ground turkey is hardly the stuff of flavor fireworks, but turkey sausage, preseasoned and ready to cook, tends to have great flavor right out of the package.
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Seared Squash and Halloumi Burgers
This vegetarian recipe makes a strong case for replacing a veggie burger with a slab of melty, salty cheese.
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Lamb Burgers With Yogurt Sauce and Arugula
This flavorful lamb patty with lemony yogurt sauce is guaranteed to spice up your burger routine.
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Sesame Pork Burgers with Sweet and Spicy Slaw
Sweet and spicy mayo acts as both a dressing for the slaw and a sauce for these dumpling-inspired pork burgers.
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Levi Brown16/44
Vietnamese Tuna Burger
Frazzled? Feast on fish! Tuna is high in vitamin B12, which stimulates the brain's production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps you relax.
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Lentil Burgers
It's hard for us to choose a favorite meatless burger recipe, but this one has a lot going for it. The steps are streamlined enough for a weeknight dinner, and the patties are packed with protein. They're also deeply savory thanks to mushrooms and mellow white miso.
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Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers with Beet, Red Onion, and Orange Salsa
He may be executive chef at London's luxe Conservatory at The Lanesborough, but Paul Gayler knows a thing or two about American cuisine, too. InThe Gourmet Burger,he rethinks the barbecue classic using premium and international ingredients. Here, he adds mildly spicy North African flavors.
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Tamarind-Glazed Turkey Burgers
As culinary director for Balducci's, Katy Sparks brought take-out food to a whole new level. Instead of the typical fried chicken and heavy potato salad, the market offers horseradish-crusted salmon and grilled fingerling potatoes with lemon. In this recipe she's taken the often-bland turkey burger to a higher plane, with the addition of tamarind.
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Scott Peterson22/44
Salmon Burgers with Dill Tartar Sauce
These burgers are easier to handle if they are chilled for one hour before grilling. They would be great with rice salad and cucumber slices. Grilled pound cake topped with crushed sweetened strawberries and whipped cream makes a luscious finale.
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Black-Eyed Pea Burgers With Creamy Barbecue Sauce and Chowchow
These vegan burgers from Jocelyn Jackson start with creamyblack-eyed peasthat get a flavor boost from mushrooms, miso, tamari, and Scotch bonnet chiles. Slick them with a sweet-and-tangy barbecue sauce and pile on a spoonful of refreshing chowchow.
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Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers
You can make these gluten-free veggie burgers ahead and freeze them up to three months before cooking. Smoked paprika amps up the savory flavor; top with your favorite sharp cheddar or vegan cheese.
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Salmon Burgers with Red Pepper Mayo
制成罐头salmon-plus几储藏室主食you likely keep in stock—and slicked with tangy red-pepper mayo, thisbudget-friendly burgeris easy to toss together on the fly.
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Hirsheimer & Hamilton26/44
Turkey Spinach Sliders
To keep the burgers juicy, don't pack the meat too tightly.
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Halloumi and Sweet Potato Burgers
It's fun to say “grilled cheese burger” and it's fun to eat this sweet potato and halloumi number. Feel free to serve it in pita bread if you prefer, but don't skip the mashed avocado.
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Chicken Zucchini Burgers
When you combine chicken with shredded veggies and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, you get a thick, juicy, and totally satisfying burger.
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Second City Diner Veggie Burger
If you're craving a diner burger, here's the veggie burger recipe for you. They're baked first, then crisped on a griddle.
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Goat Cheese–Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Red Onions
Earthy lamb is at its most delicious when paired with creamy goat cheese and deeply caramelized onions. If your burger night needs a little relief from the same old same old, give these a go.
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Veggie Burgers with Zucchini and Corn
Brightzucchini, sweet corn, nutty millet, and creamy white beans add vibrant flavor and texture to these gluten-free veggie burgers.
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Lamb Burgers with Lemon-Caper Aioli and Fennel Slaw
These are the juiciest burgers ever, tenderly shaped and topped with a tangy lemon-caper aioli. Topped with crisp celery and fennel, they're a feast on a bun. Serve with a refreshingchicory salad.
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Turkey Cheddar Burgers
There's a slice of extra-sharp Cheddar hidden inside these turkey burgers. And a super-savory, tangy sun-dried tomato mayo on top.
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Spiced Lamb Burger
As the lamb cooks inside the pita, the fat will render into the bread, creating a crunchy, compact, vibrantly flavored meat pie.
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Lisa Hubbard35/44
Chicken Parmesan Burgers
If you love burgers and you lovechicken parm,你会喜欢这个mashup汉堡食谱,通用电气ts a stretchy layer of mozz and a few radicchio leaves for crunch.
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Black-Bean Burgers
There are lots of meatless burgers in the world, but this one is truly a keeper. Cumin, oregano, cayenne, and cilantro amp up the flavor of this pantry-friendly patty mix.
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Creole Crab Burgers
Here, tender lumps of sweet crab are seasoned (in the manner of traditional Louisiana deviled crabs) and lightly bound with egg and bread crumbs, then panfried until the cakes have a golden crust. A thin layer of tangy tartar sauce and crisp lettuce joins in for a truly special sandwich.
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Stephanie Gaudreau38/44
Spinach and Olive Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are my nod to the Mediterranean, packed with fresh herbs, lemon, and red onion.
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Matt Duckor39/44
Veggie Burger
Refrigerated resting is key to these burgers’ success. Air-chilling helps dry the burgers out slightly so they stick together in the skillet.
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Hugh Forte40/44
Mushroom and Brown Rice Veggie Burger
Medjool dates add just a touch of sweetness to these meaty mushroom andchickpea-based burgers fromThe Sprouted Kitchen.
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Greek Lamb Burgers with Spinach and Red Onion Salad
This rich burger recipe balances cinnamon-laced ground lamb with a bright combination of spinach, feta, onion, and balsamic vinegar. Don't forget to toast the buns!
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Hannah Kaminsky42/44
Quinoa and Red Lentil Burgers
Quinoa and red lentils cook in the same amount of time, right in the same saucepan, making these burgers super convenient.
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Romulo Yanes43/44
Chipotle Pork Cheeseburgers
Unless you're shopping for "meatloaf mix," it's easy to overlook ground pork. Smoky pork burgers topped with melted Muenster and creamy avocado will broaden your horizons. Don't skip the sliced tomatillo—its crisp tartness really perks things up.
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Levi Brown44/44
Black Bean-Corn Burger
This veggie-licious burger provides 12 grams of filling fiber, nearly half of your recommended daily intake. Cool beans!
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