Don’t cross every burger off your list just yet! We have some dietitian-approved choices you can enjoy today!
There’s no denying that burgers are a popular food choice. They are completely customizable and can be tailored to every taste and lifestyle. Beef burgers, chicken burgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers and even seafood burgers find loyal fans on recipe sites, blogs and at restaurants coast to coast.
We’re going to be honest with you: Not all are dietitian-recommended. That doesn’t mean you have to cross every burger off your menu to lose weight or manage your health. Get smart with how you order and eat burgers to treat yourself well and meet your health goals. Get started with these 20 better-for-you burgers we’ll be enjoying this week:
- Mini BBQ Turkey Burgers from Cuisinicity – Perfect portion + lean protein
- Turkey Iceburger at MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – Reinventing the burger bun
- Chipotle Black Bean Burgers from Bev Cooks – Fiber and flavor, flavor, flavor
- Build Your Own Veggie Burger at Elephant Bar – Gotta love these veggies
- Quinoa Zucchini Burgers from Meatless Monday – The best way to use all that zucchini
- Buffalo Bill Burger at Gimme a Burger – Better beefiness
- Crispy Shrimp Burgers from Slender Kitchen – Shrimp in a burger says it all
- Build Your Own Veggie Burger at Denny’s – Meaty without the meat
- Salmon Burgers and Sweet Potato Oven Fries from MyPlate – This is how you wow a crowd
- Hawaiian Style Turkey Burger at Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – Aloha style our diets love
- Chickpea Burgers from The Nutrition Twins – Crispy goodness
- Vegetarian Burger at Burger Lounge – Made for meat-lovers
- Bulgur-Black Bean Veggie Burger Recipe from Whole Grains Council – Everything you need in one burger
- Simply Grilled Chicken Burger with Freckled Fruit Salad at Red Robin – Straightforward goodness
- Ranch Turkey Burgers from LaaLoosh – A Weight Watchers member favorite
- Veggie Burger with Grapes at Busch Gardens Tampa – Simple and savory
- Greek Feta Burgers from Better Homes and Gardens – A vacation for your taste buds
- Garden Burger at McGillin’s Olde Ale House – You had us at “brioche”
- Quick and Easy Black Bean Burger from Happy Herbivore – Cure your craving fast
- Italian Turkey Burgers from Jamie Eason (video) – Lean protein pick