9 Amazing Burger Recipes That Aren't Made With Beef

These recipes may skip the juicy ground beef but they don't skimp on the flavor. Each recipe proposes flavor combinations certain to please, satisfy and leave all contented. This selection shows you just how versatile the burger can be. Whether you are vegetarian or just looking to expand your burger horizons, these nine beautiful, non-beef burgers are worth some attention.

 

Cheesebellied Guacamole Turkey Burgers

In this drool-worthy recipe, Absolutely Avocados author Gaby Dalkins ups the flavor of lean white turkey meat with bacon-cotija guacamole. Find it here.

Mushroom Burgers With Fried Egg and Truffle Oil

Cooking mushrooms with garlic, thyme, and red wine will make you feel as if you're creating a luxurious French dish, but the result is a flavorful burger topped with a fried egg, truffle oil, Parmesan, and arugula.

Find this luxe recipe here.

Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burger

This is a hearty veggie burger with some Southwest flair. Quinoa and black beans are full of delicious, non-meat protein, and cayenne pepper lends some heat. Because the burgers are filled with so much good stuff, they're best baked, not grilled.

Salmon Burger With Avocado-Lime Guacamole

Flavors of sesame, lemongrass, cilantro, basil, lime, and spice add a bright and tasty piquancy to the salmon.

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Spring Herb Lamb Burgers With Whipped Feta and Grilled Tomato

Whipped feta and grilled tomatoes are the perfect additions to a juicy lamb burger. Find the recipe here.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

This recipe has you baking the burger in the oven, which helps it stay intact. It's made with black beans, sweet potatoes, and a handful of seasonings before being topped with lime juice-coated avocado slices, tomato, onion, and coleslaw.  Check out the recipe here.

The Perfect Veggie Burger

Smoky, mild in flavor, and rich, this recipe makes a slam dunk mimic of a beef burger. It's loaded with baby bella mushrooms and uses tamari to match the hearty, savory quality of beef.

Check it out here.


Tuna Burgers With Wasabi Mayo and Quick Cucumber Pickle

Diced tuna steak is given color from celery and red bell pepper, flavor from lemon juice and cilantro, and made crisp with the help of panko breadcrumbs.  Topped with a velvety layer of avocado, a spicy wasabi mayonnaise, and a tart cucumber pickle, it satisfies our basic cravings for a burger while exciting our taste buds with new and exotic flavors.

Try it here.

Zoë’s Kitchen Quinoa Burgers

Put aside all other veggie burger recipes and make this from scratch. Quinoa has never tasted so good! Click through for the recipe.