Burgers

This mushroom-based burger sacrifices none of the flavor as a delicious summer grilling asset.

Punch up the flavor by pairing beef or lamb with a medley of crunchy fresh greens and veggies.

Ground beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese pickles onions – we captured all the flavor (minus the bun!) of the fast-food icon in a protein-packed salad.

This dish is as decadent as a stacked burger topped with earthy mushrooms and nutty Gruyère cheese, but with an added serving of good-for-you greens.

These tangy burgers have big Caesar flavors built right into the patty. Enjoy the salad on the side or inside the burger for a fork-free summer meal. Try serving with vegetable chips for a no-effort side.

The garlicky mayo on these burgers is so good, you may need to make a triple batch for all your sandwich needs. And the patties are a tasty meatless option you don’t have to fire up the grill for.

These Hawaiian tuna burgers are full of lean protein and bursting with tropical flavor. The carrot beet slaw adds a tangy crunch.

Dig into these fully loaded burgers with caramelized onions and blue cheese served on portobello mushroom caps.

This take on burgers ditches the buns in favor of a collard green wrap and subs in baked carrot fries for the traditional fries that are usually cooked in processed oils.

Shiitake mushrooms, both in the patty and sautéed as a topping, add a wonderfully deep flavor to these burgers.

These versatile lentil patties do double duty both as burgers — whether served on whole-grain buns, lettuce buns or sans bun alongside steamed greens — and crumbled and added to fresh tomato sauce for a vegetarian Bolognese.

The addition of Asian flavors from ingredients such as tamari and green onions gives standard burgers a twist. Raw and crunchy bok choy pairs perfectly with the sweet and spicy burgers.

Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture that makes them a stellar 
swap for beef patties in veggie burgers. But here's the trick: We've 
actually used the mushroom caps as the bun, then filled the middle 
with warmed marinara sauce, provolone and fresh, crisp greens.

Of the all the condiments that health-conscious clean eaters want to avoid, Thousand Island dressing just might top the list. It contains generous amounts of salt and sugar, not to mention that another popular ingredient, sweet pickle relish, is generally soaked in high-fructose corn syrup. That's the bad news. The good news is that you probably already have most of the ingredients for this updated version in your kitchen right now.

Black beans add a delicious punch of protein to these meatless burgers while sweet potato gives them a subtle sweetness. Spicy oven fries and a zesty avocado mash round out the meal.

Looking for tasty new ways to put your cucumber crop to good use? Add them to burgers! Here, we’ve mixed small, sweet Persian cucumbers into healthy salmon patties to make them extra juicy. Serve with tomato slices on a large, sturdy lettuce leaf, such as Boston lettuce or radicchio, or on a whole-grain bun

We’ve spiked these beef burgers with grated beet and carrot to add a hint of sweetness and a healthy dose of fiber. Any whole-grain bun or lettuce wrap works well with this burger – then add your favorite toppings such as tomatoes, onion and lettuce.

New to Kimchi? These Korean-inspired burgers are a great place to start.

These juicy, open-faced burgers are smothered with a sweet and tangy basil yogurt sauce and topped with cheese, avocado and all the fixings – we promise, they’ll be your new favorite burgers!

Grated zucchini adds extra juiciness and a slight sweetness to these crowd-pleasing sliders.

Try these Indian Lentil Burgers and you'll wonder why you don't eat veggie burgers more often.

Inspired by the bold flavors of dal, the traditional Indian lentil dish, our hearty vegetarian patties are delicious served on their own or with warm whole-grain naan bread – just be sure to top them with our addictive sweet-tart mango chutney!

Pair this protein-rich, meatless burger with a crisp lettuce leaf, cheese and a rich sauce. Even meat-lovers will enjoy this delicately flavored burger.

Slather your burger 
with a cashew cream sauce that 
is high in protein, magnesium 
and iron, and add fruity flavor 
with sweet peaches, which contain vitamin C, fiber and potassium.

These Lamb Burgers with Roasted Tomato Jam & Creamy Feta Sauce will save you: 599 Calories, 61 g total fat, and 1,064 mg sodium. You'll want to make this Roasted Tomato Jam all summer long!

Quick-pickled vegetables are stacked over soy- and-lime-spiked chicken burgers. A fast and easy homemade ketchup adds a sweet-tart kick without the excess sugar that normally comes with store-bought ketchup.

Your average chicken patty takes a trip to Italy!

Vibrant magenta tzatziki sauce adds rich and sweet notes to this light Greek-inspired entrée.

This clean chicken burger from our September 2014 meal plan satisfies a burger craving and is ready in 40 minutes.

A clean take on a childhood favorite – burgers and tater tots.

Zucchini is the secret weapon that keeps these succulent, Mediterranean-inspired burgers extra moist. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.

Salmon fillets and smoked salmon are combined with dill and other seasonings to make this clean and lean patty stand out. Lemon and herb aioli give this burger an extra lift of flavor.

Want a burger to make your friends and family go wild? Our Big Stack Burger wins for the most mouthwateringly delicious patty, sauce and toppings!

The most popular variety of Asian pear available in the U.S. is the Japanese Nijisseiki, which is more like a super juicy apple than a pear. It's perfect to offset the rich creaminess of our gorgonzola crumbles!

With their meaty texture, portobellos make ideal vegetarian burgers and sandwich fillers. You may be surprised to learn that portobellos (cappellone, or “big hats,” in Italy) are actually oversized cremini mushrooms.

Go ahead, eat this burger! We've transformed a diner classic so you can indulge while keeping fat and calories way down. One bite and you'll never go greasy spoon again.

Our salmon burgers (packed with omega-3s!) get a whole lot of pizzazz with herbes de Provence, capers, olives and Dijon, then cool down under cucumber yogurt sauce. Oh, and the whole dish takes just 10 minutes!

These vegetarian patties are simple, versatile and addictive! Enjoy them on their own with a dollop of our rich garlic aioli or sandwich one between thin whole-grain buns for a veggie burger!

Find out how one reader manages to serve up a lean burger that actually bursts with juiciness.

Chef Jo's transformed food truck burger is based on a classic from Grill 'Em All, winners of Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. The truck is the heavy metal brainchild of two longtime buddies who use fresh, local ingredients for their German-inspired beef burger.

Recipes aren't always meant to be followed! For variety, try serving these little sandwiches with sliced tomatoes and lettuce or thinly sliced mango, and use toothpicks to help the layers stay put.

Recipes aren't always meant to be followed! For variety, try serving these trendy little sandwiches with sliced tomatoes and lettuce or thinly sliced mango, and use toothpicks to help the layers stay put.

We've loaded our meatless burgers with flavor and texture from crunchy almonds, smooth chewy bulgur, aromatic shallots and garlic, and a sweet-peppery strawberry sauce.

If you like sushi, you'll love this Japanese-inspired sandwich: It's seared ahi, spicy wasabi and bright pickled ginger in an easy-to-make "burger" form.