Easy Burger Cookbook: Delicious and Easy Burger Recipes for Everyone!

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Greek Burgers
Spicy Burgers
Spam Burgers
Thai Burgers
Runza Burgers
Gyro Burgers
Southern Burgers
Firecracker Burgers
Good Burger
Black Bean Burger
Artisanal Burger
Tokyo Burgers
Japanese Beef Patties
Florida Burger
Chicken Burgers Re-Imagined From Thailand
Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burgers
Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers
Tofu Burger
Hawaiian Bacon BBQ Burgers
Hawaiian Cheddar Pineapple Burgers
California Burger
Greek Burgers
Greek Burgers II
Dijon Gouda Burgers
Hawaiian Style Burgers
Turkey Burgers
Red White and Blue Patty
Black Bean and Rice Burgers Brown Rice
Burgers In Jamaica
Worcestershire Pastrami Burger
Grilled Burgers with Homemade Teriyaki
Burgers Brasileiro
Tuna Cheese Burgers
Russian Chicken Burgers with Creamy Coleslaw
Carrot Patties
Spicy Sirloin Burgers
Portabella Burgers
Summer Veggie Burgers
How to Grill a Burger
Lamb Burgers
Chipotle Beef Burgers with Salsa
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
Manhattan Island Burgers
Cheesy Veggie Burgers
Turkey Burgers with Fruit Salsa
Hickory Mushroom Stuffed Burgers
Weeknight Burger Teriyaki
Teriyaki Burgers
Caribbean Teriyaki Sliders
Chipotle Taco Burgers
American Burgers
Slant Pattern Burgers
Nuts Burger
Bell Artichoke Burgers
Hollywood Burgers
Amaranth Millet Burgers
Juicy Beet Burgers
Sweet and Spicy Burger
Late October Tahini Burgers
Old Bay Burgers
Veggie Curry Burgers
Zucchini Patties
65-Minute Jamaican Beef Patties
Jamaican Sloppy Burgers
Cajun Chuck Burgers
How to Make Jamaican Beef Patties
Nutty Teriyaki Burgers
Vegetarian Burger Panini
Crab Burgers with Orange Dressing
Traditional Ricy Burger Bites
Cheesy Chipotle Lamb Burgers in Maple Glaze
Burger Muffins
Thai Bell Bean Burgers
Crunchy Cheddar Bean Burgers
Provolone Caps Burgers
Lebanese Burgers with White Sauce
Braggs' Oat Burgers
Chili Romano Burgers
Sea Lentils Burgers
Beasty Garbanzo Burgers
London Shiitake Worcestershire Burgers

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Easy Burger Cookbook Delicious and Easy Burger Recipes for Everyone!

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Table of Contents Greek Burgers 7 Spicy Burgers 8 Spam Burgers 9 Thai Burgers 10 Runza Burgers 11 Gyro Burgers 12 Southern Burgers 13 Firecracker Burgers 14 Good Burger 15 Black Bean Burger 16 Artisanal Burger 18 Tokyo Burgers 19 Japanese Beef Patties 20 Florida Burger 21 Chicken Burgers From Thailand 22 Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burgers 23 Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers 24

Tofu Burger 25 Hawaiian Bacon BBQ Burgers 26 Hawaiian Cheddar Pineapple Burgers 27 California Burger 28 Greek Burgers 29 Greek Burgers II 30 Dijon Gouda Burgers 31 Hawaiian Style Burgers 32 Turkey Burgers 33 Red White and Blue Patty 34 Black Bean and Rice Burgers Brown Rice 35 Burgers In Jamaica 36 Worcestershire Pastrami Burger 37 Grilled Burgers with Homemade Teriyaki 38 Burgers Brasileiro 39 Tuna Cheese Burgers 41 Chicken Burgers with Creamy Coleslaw 42 Carrot Patties 43

Spicy Sirloin Burgers 44 Portabella Burgers 45 Summer Veggie Burgers 46 How to Grill a Burger 47 Lamb Burgers 48 Chipotle Beef Burgers with Salsa 49 Black Bean Quinoa Burgers 50 Manhattan Island Burgers 51 Cheesy Veggie Burgers 52 Turkey Burgers with Fruit Salsa 53 Hickory Mushroom Stuffed Burgers 54 Weeknight Burger Teriyaki 55 Teriyaki Burgers 56 Caribbean Teriyaki Sliders 57 Chipotle Taco Burgers 58 American Burgers 59 Slant Pattern Burgers 60 Nuts Burger 61

Bell Artichoke Burgers 62 Hollywood Burgers 63 Amaranth Millet Burgers 64 Juicy Beet Burgers 65 Sweet and Spicy Burger 66 Late October Tahini Burgers 67 Old Bay Burgers 68 Veggie Curry Burgers 69 Zucchini Patties 70 65-Minute Jamaican Beef Patties 71 Jamaican Sloppy Burgers 72 Cajun Chuck Burgers 73 How to Make Jamaican Beef Patties 74 Nutty Teriyaki Burgers 76 Vegetarian Burger Panini 77 Crab Burgers with Orange Dressing 78 Traditional Ricy Burger Bites 80 Chipotle Lamb Burgers in Maple Glaze 81

Burger Muffins 82 Thai Bell Bean Burgers 83 Crunchy Cheddar Bean Burgers 84 Provolone Caps Burgers 85 Lebanese Burgers with White Sauce 86 Braggs' Oat Burgers 88 Chili Romano Burgers 89 Sea Lentils Burgers 90 Beasty Garbanzo Burgers 91 London Shiitake Worcestershire Burgers 92

Greek

Burgers

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 479 kcal Carbohydrates 26.2 g Cholesterol 81 mg Fat 30.4 g Protein 23.9 g Sodium 559 mg

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp minced garlic 2 lbs ground lamb 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup trimmed, diced fennel bulb 3 tbsps shallots, minced 1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt ground black pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 8 hamburger buns

Directions 1. Mix mayonnaise with some minced garlic and then cover it before putting it into the refrigerator for an hour 2. Set a grill or grill plate at medium heat and put some oil before continuing. 3. Take out lamb, fennel, shallots, breadcrumbs, oregano, and salt, and then mix it thoroughly. 4. Form some patties that are ¾ inch and then sprinkle some black pepper over it. 5. Now place burgers on the grill or grilling plate and cook them for about 4 minutes on each side. If using a grill plate increase the cooking time until burgers are medium or medium well. 6. Serve the previously prepared mixture on buns.

Greek Burgers

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SPICY

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 232 kcal Carbohydrates 1.1 g Cholesterol 70 mg Fat 16.4 g Protein 19.1 g Sodium 67 mg

Ingredients 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 fresh habanero pepper, seeded and minced (optional) 1 small fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and minced

2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 2 tsps minced garlic 2 lbs ground beef

Directions 1. Set grill or grilling plate at medium heat and put some oil before continuing. 2. Take out a large bowl and mix beef, jalapeno peppers, poblano pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, cilantro, habanero pepper and cumin. 3. Make burger patties from this mixture and cook them on the heated grill for about 5 minutes each side. 4. NOTE: If using a grilling plate then increase the cooking time of the meat until your appropriate tenderness has been achieved.

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Spicy Burgers

Spam

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 268 kcal Carbohydrates 12.9 g Cholesterol 92 mg Fat 10.9 g Protein 27.8 g Sodium 484 mg

Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. turkey Spam) 4 hard-cooked eggs 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed 1 medium onion, chopped

3 tbsps mayonnaise 6 slices turkey bacon, cut in half 6 hamburger buns, split

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Heat up your broiler before continuing. Now add cheese, onion and spam in the blender, and blend. After blending mix some mayonnaise in. Now spread the mixture equally in the buns and also add two bacon pieces on top of each layer of meat. 5. Now put buns and meat spread into the preheated oven for about 7 minutes and serve.

Spam Burgers

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THAI

Burgers

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 36 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 438 kcal Carbohydrates 12.5 g Cholesterol 99 mg Fat 31 g Protein 26.6 g Sodium 160 mg

Ingredients 1 3/4 lbs lean ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 tbsps lemon grass, minced 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil 2 tbsps minced shallots 2 red chili peppers, seeded and minced

1/4 cup chopped peanuts salt and pepper to taste 2 limes

Directions 1. At first set a grill or grilling plate to a medium heat and put some oil before continuing. 2. Remove bread crumbs, shallot, lemon grass, chili pepper, ground round and peanuts, and mix them efficiently before adding salt and pepper into it. 3. Now make some patties out of this mixture and place these patties on the preheated grill for about 4 minutes each side. 4. NOTE: If using a grilling plate then increase the cooking time of the meat until your appropriate tenderness has been achieved.

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Thai Burgers

Runza

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 10 Calories 284 kcal Carbohydrates 27.9 g Cholesterol 45 mg Fat 10.8 g Protein 18.3 g Sodium 493 mg

Ingredients 10 hamburger buns, split salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsps yellow mustard 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

1 small head cabbage, shredded 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

Directions 1. Cook ground beef on a large skillet on high heat and then put garlic, cabbage and onion into it. 2. Cook it again until the vegetables are soft 3. Now add beef broth, mustard and Worcestershire sauce into it and cook again for about another 10 minutes. 4. Now layer the mixture over some burger buns and enjoy.

Runza Burgers

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GYRO

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 338 kcal Carbohydrates 5.7 g Cholesterol 84 mg Fat 25.4 g Protein 20.3 g Sodium 408 mg

Ingredients 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb lean ground lamb 1/2 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 slice bread, toasted and crumbled 1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 dash ground cumin

Directions 1. First, set grill or grilling plate to a medium heat level and put some oil before continuing. 2. Get a large bowl and in this bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, ground lamb and garlic. 3. Also add cumin, salt, coriander and pepper before making 4 patties. 4. Now cook patties over preheated grill for about 7 minutes each side. 5. NOTE: If using a grilling plate then increase the cooking time of the meat until your appropriate tenderness has been achieved.

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Gyro Burgers

Southern

Burgers

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 229 kcal Carbohydrates 3.5 g Cholesterol 82 mg Fat 18.2 g Protein 12.1 g Sodium 247 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 slice bread, crumbled 1 egg 2 tbsps prepared mustard 3 tbsps Worcestershire sauce

garlic salt to taste salt and pepper to taste

Directions 1. Take out a large bowl and mix beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. 2. Now make 8 patties and also add some salt, pepper and garlic (salt according to your taste). 3. Now cook these patties in a skillet that is over medium heat for about 15 minutes to reach the required tenderness.

Southern Burgers

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FIRECRACKER

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 340 kcal Carbohydrates 1.8 g Cholesterol 96 mg Fat 24.9 g Protein 26.1 g Sodium 656 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

1 tsp beef bouillon granules 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Directions 1. First, set a grill or grilling plate to medium heat and put some oil before continuing. 2. Take out a bowl that is medium in size and combine beef, diced green chilies and some bouillon. 3. Now make 4 burger patties and grill it for about 5 minutes. 4. Also add some cheese 2 minutes before removing it from the grill. 5. Serve on bun. 6. NOTE: If using a grilling plate then increase the cooking time of the meat until your appropriate tenderness has been achieved.

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Firecracker Burgers

Good

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 383 kcal Carbohydrates 27.8 g Cholesterol 81 mg Fat 20.8 g Protein 21 g Sodium 421 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef chuck 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped 6 tbsps brown sugar 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsps steak sauce 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Directions 1. First, set a grill or grilling plate to medium heat and put some oil before continuing. 2. Combine ground chuck, brown sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning and onion. 3. Now make 4 burger patties and grill it for about 5 minutes. 4. NOTE: If using a grilling plate then increase the cooking time of the meat until your appropriate tenderness has been achieved.

Good Burger

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BLACK BEAN

Burgers

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 719 kcal Fat 31.2 g Carbohydrates 82.6g Protein 26.2 g Cholesterol 44 mg Sodium 1941 mg

Ingredients 2/3 C. water 1/2 C. cooked black beans 1/3 C. uncooked quinoa 4 tsps extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 red onion, diced 3/4 C. fine dry bread crumbs 1/4 C. chili-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha) 3 tbsps all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 C. shredded pepper jack cheese 2 tbsps margarine, or as needed

3/4 C. crushed buttery round crackers 1 tomato, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 pinch dried thyme 1 small red potato, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp chili powder 4 slices Emmentaler cheese, torn into 4 pieces 4 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Get the following boiling: quinoa, water, and black beans. Once the mix is boiling, set the heat to low, and let everything cook for 22 mins. Now remove the mix to a bowl and mash everything together. Begin to stir fry your onions in 2 tsps of olive oil for 7 mins then set the heat to low and cook the onions for 17 more mins. 5. Combine the following with the mashed quinoa: salt, onions, black pepper, bread crumbs, flour, and chili sauce. 6. Stir the mix until it is smooth then add in the pepper jack cheese and stir everything again. 7. Form the mix into burgers then place them in the freeze for 65 mins. 8. Begin to microwave your margarine for 30 seconds then add your crackers to a separate dish. 9. Coat your quinoa burgers with margarine then with crackers and lay burgers on a cookie sheet. 10. Place the burgers in the fridge for 60 mins. 16

Black Bean Burger

11. Now set your oven to 400 degrees before doing anything else. 12. Get a bowl, stir: 1 tsp olive oil, red pepper, and pieces of tomato. 13. Stir the mix to evenly coat the tomatoes then place everything on a cookie sheet. 14. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: chili powder, the rest of the olive oil, and garlic powder. 15. Stir the mix then add your potatoes and evenly coat them with the spice and oil. 16. Lay your potatoes on a separate cookie sheet. 17. Cook, both the potatoes and the tomatoes, in the oven for 12 mins. 18. Then begin to cook the quinoa burgers for 22 mins in the oven and flip them halfway. 19. Top each burger with: Emmentaler, roasted pepper, Emmentaler, tomato, more cheese, potatoes, and a final piece of cheese. 20. Put everything back in the oven for 7 mins then eat the burgers on the ciabattas. 21. Enjoy.

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ARTISANAL

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 833 kcal Fat 58.9 g Carbohydrates 29.4g Protein 40.5 g Cholesterol 134 mg Sodium 751 mg

Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 sweet onion, sliced 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/2 C. chicken broth 4 (6 oz.) grass-fed ground beef patties Aioli: 1/2 C. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce

1/2 shot brewed espresso 4 hamburger buns 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese 1 C. arugula

Directions 1. Stir fry your mushrooms and onions in oil for 6 mins then add in some pepper and salt. 2. Continue stir frying the mix for 6 more mins. 3. Then add in the broth and get everything boiling. 4. Scrape the bottom of the pan and let the contents boil for 4 mins. 5. Now get your grill hot and coat the grate with oil. 6. Grill the burgers for 9 mins each side then place the patties to the side. 7. Get a bowl, combine: the expresso, mayo, and sriracha. 8. Stir the mix until it is smooth then liberally coat the insides of your buns with the mix. 9. Lay a burger on each bun then top the meat with: 1 piece of Monterey, 1/4 C. arugula, and 1/4 of the onion mix. 10. Continue making burgers in this manner until all the ingredients have been used up. 11. Enjoy.

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Artisanal Burger

Tokyo

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 236 kcal Fat 14.9 g Carbohydrates 4.9g Protein 19.5 g Cholesterol 69 mg Sodium 452 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1/4 C. chopped green onion 2 tbsps hoisin sauce 1 tbsp Sriracha 1 tsp Asian sesame oil 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste 1/4 tsp ground ginger salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions 1. Get your grill hot and coat the grate with oil. 2. Get a bowl, combine: black pepper, beef, salt, green onions, ginger, hoisin sauce, pepper flakes, sriracha, garlic powder, and sesame oil. 3. Now shape this mix into 4 burgers. 4. Cook each one on the grill for 12 mins each side. 5. Enjoy.

Tokyo Burgers

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JAPANESE

Beef Patties

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 329 kcal Fat 14.8 g Carbohydrates 162.9g Protein 26.1 g Cholesterol 81 mg Sodium 573 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsps soy sauce 1 tbsp apple cider 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp sriracha sauce

1 tsp brown sugar 4 slider-size burger buns 4 leaves lettuce 4 slices tomato

Directions 1. Get your grill hot and coat the grate with oil. 2. Place your beef in a bowl and add in: the sriracha, soy sauce, Worcestershire, apple cider, and white vinegar. 3. Stir the mix then add in your brown sugar and stir everything again. 4. With your hands form the mix into 4 burgers. 5. Cook the burgers on the grill for 5 mins each side. 6. Now place your patties on the buns and layer some tomato and lettuce on each and serve. 7. Enjoy.

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Japanese Beef Patties

Florida

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 24 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 101 kcal Fat 5.7 g Carbohydrates 4g Protein 7.8 g Cholesterol 40 mg Sodium 466 mg

Ingredients 3/4 lb ground beef 1/4 lb ground turkey 1/2 C. dry bread crumbs 1/4 C. milk 1 egg 1 tbsp minced onion 1 tbsp ketchup

2 tsps salt 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp vegetable oil

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: pepper, beef, Worcestershire, turkey, pimento, bread crumbs, salt, milk, ketchup, egg, and onions. 2. Work the mix with your hands then shape everything into balls. 3. Place a covering of plastic on the bowl and put everything in the fridge for 4 hrs. 4. Now fry the meatballs for mins and press them into burgers as they fry. 5. Enjoy.

Florida Burger

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CHICKEN BURGERS

Re-Imagined From Thailand

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 612 kcal Carbohydrates 50.9 g Cholesterol 80 mg Fat 35.4 g Protein 36.5 g Sodium 859 mg

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint 2 pounds ground chicken 2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce 2 tbsps red curry paste 2 tbsps minced green onion 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley

2 tsps soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsps lemon juice 2 tsps lime juice 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions 1. At first you need to set a grill or grilling plate to medium heat and put some oil before starting anything else. 2. Refrigerate a mixture of mayonnaise, mint and coconut for one hour. 3. Combine ground chicken, Thai peanut sauce, curry paste, parsley, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, green onion, panko crumbs, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce in large sized bowl. 4. Cook this on the preheated grill for about 8 minutes each side or until tender. 5. Serve this with toasted bun. 6. NOTE: Adjust grilling times accordingly if using a grilling plate instead of a conventional grill.

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Chicken Burgers Re-Imagined From Thailand

Grilled

Mushroom Swiss Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 520 kcal Carbohydrates 25 g Cholesterol 106 mg Fat 32.4 g Protein 30 g Sodium 932 mg

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 tsp seasoned meat tenderizer salt and pepper to taste 2 tsps butter 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained

2 tbsps soy sauce 4 slices Swiss cheese 6 hamburger buns

Directions 1. At first you need to set grill at high heat and put oil before continuing. 2. Take out the ground beef and divide it evenly among six patties before adding pepper, meat tenderizer and salt into it. 3. Cook mushrooms and soy sauce in hot butter until brown and set aside. 4. Cook patties on the preheated grill for about 8 minutes each side or until tender. 5. Now divide the mushrooms mixture evenly among all the burgers and also put one slice of Swiss cheese on top of these mushrooms. 6. Cover the grill for about 1 minute to melt the cheese before serving it in hamburger buns.

Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burgers

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GRILLED

Spicy Lamb Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 478 kcal Carbohydrates 38 g Cholesterol 101 mg Fat 22.4 g Protein 29.4 g Sodium 1003 mg

Ingredients 1 pound ground lamb 2 tbsps chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsps chopped fresh oregano 1 tbsp garlic, chopped 1 tsp sherry 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp molasses 1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 4 pita bread rounds 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions 1. At first you need to set grill at high heat and put oil before continuing. 2. Pour mixture of mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses over lamb in a large sized bowl. 3. Now add cumin, red pepper flakes, allspice, salt, and black pepper into it before making four patties out of it. 4. Cook these chicken thighs on the preheated grill for about 8 minutes each side or until tender. 5. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas and feta cheese.

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Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers

Tofu

Burgers

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 307 kcal Carbohydrates 8.9 g Cholesterol 77 mg Fat 18.1 g Protein 25.5 g Sodium 999 mg

Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 2 tbsps miso paste 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 cup white vinegar) 2 tbsps soy sauce 1 tsp garlic paste 1/4 tsp minced fresh ginger root 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions 1. Remove excess liquid from your tofu. By placing it between two plates for 20 mins. Using something heavy on top to apply a constant downward force. 2. Dice tofu into cubes. 3. Get a bowl and mix the following: nutmeg, tofu, pepper, shiitake, salt, miso paste, and egg. Form 6 balls from this mixture and shape them into burgers. 4. Get another bowl and mix the following: ginger, vinegar, garlic paste, and soy sauce. Put to the side. 5. Get a frying pan. Heat veggie oil. 6. Fry burgers for 2 mins each side. Set heat to low. Place a lid on the pan. 7. Let the burgers lightly fry for 5 mins. 8. Remove excess oils. Then cover the burgers with the wet mixture of soy sauce. Coat both sides of the burgers by turning them over. 9. Enjoy.

Tofu Burger

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HAWAIIAN

Bacon BBQ Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 1025 kcal Fat 62.8 g Carbohydrates 59.5g Protein 52.1 g Cholesterol 1195 mg Sodium 1581 mg

Ingredients 3 lbs ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, minced 1/2 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 1/4 C. barbeque sauce 8 slices bacon 1 lb Cheddar cheese, sliced

1/4 C. butter 8 Kaiser rolls, split 8 pineapple slices 1 (6 oz.) can French-fried onions

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: bbq sauce, beef, Monterey, onions, and garlic. 2. Work the mix with your hands and shape everything into 8 burgers. 3. Place a piece of bacon around the burgers and put all the burgers on a plate and cover the plate with plastic. 4. Place everything in the fridge for 1 hr. 5. Now get your grill hot and coat the grate with oil 6. Cook your patties on the grill for 6 mins, flip the patty, and lay a piece of cheddar on it. 7. Let the burgers cook for about 5 more mins then place coat your rolls with some butter and toast them on the grill with the patties as everything is almost finish cooking. 8. Now place the patties and buns to the side and begin to grill your pineapple until slightly charred. 9. Now lay your burger on the bottom half of the bun then layer some French onions on top, then put a piece of pineapple. 10. Top the burger the other half of the bun. 11. Enjoy.

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Hawaiian Bacon BBQ Burgers

Hawaiian

Cheddar Pineapple Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 653 kcal Fat 37 g Carbohydrates 37.4g Protein 41.4 g Cholesterol 146 mg Sodium 847 mg

Ingredients 1/4 C. chili sauce 1/4 C. mayonnaise Cooking spray 4 Frozen Turkey Burgers 4 slices Cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns, horizontally cut in half, toasted

4 grilled pineapple slices 1 C. shredded lettuce 8 thinly sliced red onion rings

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: mayo and chili sauce. 2. Now fry your burgers until fully done about 4 mins per side then layer 1 piece of cheese on top. 3. Let the cheese melt then place everything to the side. 4. Fry your pineapple in a separate pan until browned for about 2 mins per side. 5. Now coat your buns with the mayo mix then layer: lettuce, pineapple, turkey patty, and onions. 6. Add the other side of the bun and serve. 7. Enjoy.

Hawaiian Cheddar Pineapple Burgers

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GRILLED

Burger

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 18 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 426 kcal Fat 22.7 g Carbohydrates 22.5g Protein 30.8 g Cholesterol 92 mg Sodium 968 mg

Ingredients 1/4 C. finely diced white onion 1/8 C. finely diced bell pepper 3/8 C. cut in half and thinly sliced white mushrooms 2 tsps steak sauce 1 lb lean ground beef 4 whole wheat buns 2 tsps steak sauce 8 leaves lettuce

4 slices large beefsteak tomato 1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded, and sliced Ranch Sauce: 4 tbsps light ranch dressing 2 tbsps steak sauce

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: beef, onions, steak sauce, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Combine the mix with your hands. 2. Now form the mix into patties of your preferred size. Fry each burger for 5 mins per side. 3. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: 2 tbsp steak sauce and ranch dressing. 4. At the same time toast the buns under the broiler. 5. Once the bread is toasted coat the bottom half with 1/2 a tsp steak sauce, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. 6. Coat the top half of the bun with the ranch mix. Then place your patty on the bottom half and form a burger. 7. Enjoy.

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California Burger

Greek

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 318 kcal Fat 21.9 g Carbohydrates 3.6g Protein 25.5 g Cholesterol 123 mg Sodium 800 mg

Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 1 C. crumbled feta cheese 1/2 C. kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

2 tsps dried oregano ground black pepper to taste

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: pepper, turkey, oregano, feta, and olives. Shape this into burgers and then grill each one for 6 mins. 2. Flip the patty and cook it for 7 more mins. 3. Enjoy.

Greek Burgers

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GREEK

Burgers II

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 338 kcal Fat 25.4 g Carbohydrates 5.7g Protein 20.3 g Cholesterol 84 mg Sodium 408 mg

Ingredients 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 lb. lean ground lamb 1/2 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 slice bread, toasted and crumbled 1/2 tsp dried savory

1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 dash ground cumin

Directions 1. Get a bowl, mix: bread crumbs, cumin, savory, pepper, allspice, beef, onions, salt, coriander, and lamb. 2. Mix the meats and spice with your hands until firm and then form the mix into 4 burgers. 3. Grill these burgers for 8 mins per side. 4. Enjoy.

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Greek Burgers II

Dijon

Gouda Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 853 kcal Fat 48.9 g Carbohydrates 37.1g Protein 61.8 g Cholesterol 1296 mg Sodium 1365 mg

Ingredients 2 slices bacon 3/4 C. shredded Gouda cheese 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tbsps Dijon mustard 1 lb ground beef 1/4 C. bread crumbs 1 egg

3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp garlic powder salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions 1. Fry your bacon for 11 mins then break it into pieces and place it all in a bowl. 2. Combine with the bacon: Dijon, Gouda, and parsley. 3. Get a 2nd bowl, mix: garlic powder, pepper, beef, salt, chopped garlic, eggs, and bread crumps. 4. Make 4 patties from this mix. 5. Now get your grill hot and oil the grate before doing anything else. 6. Layer half of your Dijon mix on two patties and then top each patty with another patty and mold the edges together to make a burger with a filling inside. 7. Grill your burgers for 5 mins each side and serve with sesame seed buns. 8. Enjoy.

Dijon Gouda Burgers

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HAWAIIAN STYLE

Burgers

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 946 kcal Fat 72.2 g Carbohydrates 122.7g Protein 46.7 g Cholesterol 208 mg Sodium 978 mg

Ingredients 2 lbs lean ground beef 1/2 C. prepared barbecue sauce 1 (8 oz.) can sliced pineapple

8 slices bacon

Directions 1. Get your grill hot. 2. Get a bowl, combine: bbq sauce, beef, pepper, and salt. 3. Form burgers from the mix and then place two pieces of bacon on top of the burgers. 4. Now add a piece of pineapple to each as well. 5. Stake a toothpick through each to preserve the layering. 6. Now get your grate ready for indirect grilling by applying some oil to it. 7. Lay your burgers on the grill and cook them until they are done with a lid over everything. 8. Make sure you turn the burgers multiple times while grilling. 9. Enjoy.

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Hawaiian Style Burgers

Turkey

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 178 Fat 8.5g Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 187mg Carbohydrates 8.6g Protein 17.5g

Ingredients 3 tbsp boiling water 1 white bread slices, torn into small chunks 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb. ground turkey ¼ C. dried cranberries, chopped ½ of medium red onion, chopped

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 oz. brie cheese, cubed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions 1. Set your oven to broiler. Arrange a rack in the oven about 6-inches from the heat element. 2. In a large bowl, add water, bread slice and garlic. 3. With a fork, mash the slice completely. 4. Add remaining all ingredients and mix till well combined. 5. Make equal sized 6 patties from mixture. 6. Broil for about 6 minutes. Carefully flip the side and broil for 6 minutes more.

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RED WHITE

and Blue Patty

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 3 Calories 691 kcal Fat 44.2 g Carbohydrates 35.4g Protein 37.3 g Cholesterol 129 mg Sodium 1574 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 3 tbsps chili seasoning mix 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 1/4 C. mayonnaise 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced

6 (1 oz.) slices white bread 6 (1/2 oz.) slices pepperjack cheese

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: adobo sauce, ground beef, 2 chipotle peppers, and chili seasoning. 2. Now, with your hands, form three burgers from the mix. 3. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: 1 chipotle pepper and the mayo. 4. Coat your pieces of bread with this mix, and add a piece of cheese. 5. Now fry your burgers for 6 mins per side then place them on top of the cheese. 6. Place another piece of bread to from a burger. 7. Remove some of the drippings from the pan and, for 2 mins, fry each side of the burger in the hot drippings. 8. Enjoy.

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Red White and Blue Patty

Black Bean

and Rice Burgers Brown Rice (Vegetarian Approved)

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 41 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 317 kcal Fat 5.8 g Carbohydrates 49.4g Protein 18.2 g Cholesterol 71 mg Sodium 1704 mg

Ingredients 1/2 C. uncooked brown rice 1 C. water 2 (16 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 onion, quartered 1/2 C. sliced mushrooms 6 cloves garlic, peeled 3/4 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

2 eggs 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp garlic salt 1 tsp hot sauce 1/2 C. dry bread crumbs, or as needed

Directions 1. Get your water and rice boiling, then place a lid on the pot, set the heat to low, and let the contents gently cook for 47 mins. 2. Heat up your grill and cover the grate with foil. 3. With a blender, process: garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onions. Then place everything in a bowl. 4. Now blend the mozzarella and the rice and add them to the same bowl 5. Get a 2nd bowl, mash: black beans until paste like. 6. Then add in the blended mix. 7. Get a 3rb bowl, combine: beaten eggs, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, and cumin. 8. Add this to the beans and then mix in your bread crumbs. 9. Shape the bean mix into 6 burgers then grill each for 7 mins per side. 10. Enjoy the patties with sesame seed buns and some mayo.

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BURGERS

In Jamaica

Prep Time: 2 mins Total Time: 17 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 531 kcal Carbohydrates 92.6 g Cholesterol 0 mg Fat 9.7 g Protein 17.5 g Sodium 1307 mg

Ingredients 2 tbsps olive oil 2 1/4 C. chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 habanero pepper, chopped 1 1/2 tbsps grated fresh ginger root 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground allspice 3/4 tsp ground cloves

2 1/4 C. cooked black beans, rinsed and drained 2 1/4 C. cooked long-grain white rice 2 1/2 C. dry bread crumbs 6 hamburger buns, split

Directions 1. Get a frying pan and get 1 tbsp of olive hot. Stir fry garlic and onions for 4 mins. 2. Combine habanero and keep stir frying until everything is soft. Set aside in a bowl. 3. In the same bowl, mix, with your hands: bread crumbs, rice, and beans. Season with: cloves, ginger, salt, and allspice. 4. Shape into burgers. 5. Heat oil again in frying pan and fry your burgers for 10 mins. 6. Add buns and enjoy.

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Burgers In Jamaica

Worcestershire

Pastrami Burger

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 843.6 Fat 46.8g Cholesterol 208.0mg Sodium 2033.1mg Carbohydrates 40.2g Protein 63.4g

Ingredients 1 3/4 lbs ground chuck 1 egg (optional) 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce 4 hamburger buns 4 slices pastrami 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Mustard (optional)

Ketchup (optional) Mayonnaise (optional) 4 lettuce leaves 4 tomatoes, slices 4 onions, slices 4 pickles, slices

Directions 1. Before you do anything preheat the grill. Toast the burger buns and place them aside. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Add the chuck with egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Combine them well. Shape the mix into 4 burgers. 3. Grill the burgers for 7 min on each side. Lay the pastrami on the burgers buns then top it with burgers, cheese, and veggies slices. Serve your burgers right away. Enjoy.

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GRILLED BURGERS

with Homemade Teriyaki

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 517.5 Fat 27.7 g Cholesterol 104.3 mg Sodium 1157.1 mg Carbohydrates 34.1 g Protein 31.7 g

Ingredients 1/4 C. soy sauce 1/4 C. honey 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tsp ginger 1/3 C. mayonnaise 2 lb. ground chuck 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper 6 hamburger buns

Directions 1. Set your grill for medium-high heat and grease the grill grate. 2. In a bowl, add the soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger and mix until well combined. 3. In a second bowl, add the mayonnaise and 2 tsp of the honey mixture and mix well. 4. Keep aside. 5. In a third bowl, add the beef, 1/3 C. of the honey mixture, salt and pepper and mix well. 6. Make 6 equal sized patties from the mixture. 7. Coat each patty with the remaining honey mixture. 8. Cook the patties onto the grill for about 8 minutes, flipping once half way through. 9. Spray the cut sides of each bun with the cooking spray evenly. 10. Place the buns onto the grill, cut side down and cook for about 2 minutes. 11. Place the mayonnaise mixture over the cut side of each bun evenly. 12. Place 1 patty over the bottom half of each bun. 13. Cover each with top half of each bun and enjoy.

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Grilled Burgers with Homemade Teriyaki

Burgers

Brasileiro

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 48 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 750.6 Fat 27.6g Cholesterol 98.2mg Sodium 717.4mg Carbohydrates 90.9g Protein 39.0g

Ingredients 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 C. cilantro leaves 1 C. Italian parsley 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/4 C. canola oil 2 lb. lean ground beef 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground red pepper 6 rolls, Mexican bolitos, split and toasted 1 tomato, sliced 1 onion, sliced 6 plantains, peeled and cut into slices

Directions 1. Set your grill for medium heat and lightly, grease the grill grate. 2. Heat a small frying pan over low heat and cook the cumin for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously. 3. Immediately, remove from the heat. 4. For the chimichurri sauce: in a blender, add the parsley, cilantro, vinegar, cumin, red pepper and salt and pulse on lowest speed until well combined. 5. While the motor is running, slowly add the oil and pulse until well combined. 6. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, 1/4 tsp of the salt and ground red pepper and mix until well combined. 7. Make (3 1/2-inch) 12 patties in from the beef mixture. 8. In the center of each of 6 patties, place 1 tbsp of the chimichurri sauce. 9. Cover each with the remaining patty and press the edges to seal the filling. 10. Arrange the patties onto the grill directly over the heat and cook for about 18-22 minutes, flipping once halfway through. 11. Transfer the patties onto a platter and cover with a piece of foil to keep warm. 12. Coat the plantain slices with the peanut oil evenly. 13. Arrange the plantain slices onto the grill directly over medium heat and cook for about 8 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Burgers Brasileiro

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14. Remove from the grill and transfer the plantain slices onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain. 15. Spread a thin layer of the chimichurri sauce onto each roll and top with the burgers, followed by the remaining sauce, tomatoes and onions. 16. Serve the burgers alongside the plantain slices.

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Tuna

Cheese Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 427 kcal Fat 21.9 g Carbohydrates 31.2g Protein 25.3 g Cholesterol 180 mg Sodium 1045 mg

Ingredients 3 eggs 1/4 lb. processed cheese food, diced 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish 1 (6 oz.) can tuna, drained 2 tbsp minced onion 1/2 C. creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip (TM)

3 tbsp chopped stuffed green olives 4 hamburger buns

Directions 1. Set your oven to 400 degrees F before doing anything else. 2. In a pan of cold water, add the eggs. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from the heat. 3. Keep aside the eggs, covered in hot water for about 10-12 minutes. 4. Remove from the hot water and keep aside to cool. 5. Peel the eggs and then chop. 6. In a large bowl, add the eggs, processed cheese food, sweet pickle relish, tuna, onion, creamy salad dressing and green olives and mix completely. 7. Spread the mixture over the hamburger buns and wrap in foil paper. 8. Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes.

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RUSSIAN

Chicken Burgers with Creamy Coleslaw

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 27 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 501.6 Fat 16.5g Cholesterol 103.1mg Sodium 650.0mg Carbohydrates 52.4g Protein 34.7g

Ingredients COLESLAW 4 C. green cabbage, shredded 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1/4 C. sour cream salt and pepper BURGERS 2 slices bread, without crust 1/4 C. milk

1 lb. ground chicken 1/2 C. breadcrumbs 2 tbsp butter, softened 1/4 tsp ground allspice 4 Kaiser rolls

Directions 1. To make the salad: 2. Stir the sugar with vinegar. Cook them until they start boiling. 3. Get a mixing bowl: Toss in it the sugar mixture with the remaining ingredients. Place the salad in the fridge until ready to serve. 4. To make the burgers: 5. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. 6. Get a mixing bowl: Place in it the milk with bread. Let them sit for 2 to 3 min. 7. Mix in the chicken, breadcrumbs, butter, allspice, a pinch of salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 4 cakes. 8. Place the burger cakes on the grill. Cook them for 6 min on each side. 9. Place the burgers in the Kaiser rolls with your favorite toppings. 10. Serve your burgers warm with the coleslaw salad. 11. Enjoy.

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Russian Chicken Burgers with Creamy Coleslaw

Carrot

Patties

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 12 Calories 206 kcal Fat 11.5 g Carbohydrates 22.5g Protein 4.1 g Cholesterol 34 mg Sodium 300 mg

Ingredients 2 cups shredded carrots 2 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 medium onion, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped

salt and pepper to taste 6 cups soft bread crumbs 4 cups whole wheat flake cereal, crumbled

Directions 1. Set your oven to 375 degrees before doing anything else. 2. Get a bowl for your carrots and cook them in the microwave with high heat for 2.5 mins. 3. Get a 2nd bigger bowl, combine: carrots, eggs, pepper, mayo, salt, onion, garlic, and olive oil. Combine everything evenly then combine in the bread crumbs. 4. Form the crumbly mix into 12 burgers then coat the burgers with the cereal. Place the cereal in a bowl to make it easier to dredge the carrots in it. 5. Get a casserole dish and coat with some non-stick spray or oil then cook the burgers in the oven for 27 mins. 6. Flip the patties at the half way make. 7. Enjoy.

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SPICY

Sirloin Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 609.5 Fat 35.1g Cholesterol 129.1mg Sodium 746.3mg Carbohydrates 31.5g Protein 40.1g

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs ground sirloin 1/2 tsp hot sauce 1/2 C. diced white onion 2 tsps ketchup 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 C. mayonnaise 4 slices cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns 4 lettuce leaves

Directions 1. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. 2. Get a large mixing bowl: Mix in it the beef, hot sauce, onion, ketchup, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. 3. Shape the mix into 4 burgers. Place them on the grill and cook them for 6 min on each side. 4. Get a small mixing bowl: Whisk in it the mayonnaise with Cajun seasoning. Spread the mix on the inside of the buns. 5. Place in them the hot burgers followed cheese and lettuce. Serve them warm. 6. Enjoy.

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Spicy Sirloin Burgers

Portabella Burgers

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 265.8 Fat 15.6g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 361.1mg Carbohydrates 26.1g Protein 5.9g

Ingredients 4 large portabella mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 hamburger buns

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Before you do anything, preheat the oven to 350 F. Get a mixing bowl: Mix in it the salt, pepper, garlic powder, vinegar and 3 tbsp oil. Coat the mushroom caps with the vinegar mixture. Place a pan over medium heat. Heat in it 1 tbsp of oil. Place the mushroom caps in it and let them cook for 6 min with the hollow side facing down. Flip the mushrooms and coat them with more of the vinegar mixture. Let them cook for an extra 6 min. Transfer the mushrooms into burger buns with your favorite toppings. Serve your burgers right away. Enjoy.

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SUMMER

Veggie Burgers

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 193 kcal Fat 4.3 g Carbohydrates 31.9g Protein 6.9 g

Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, grated 2 cloves crushed garlic 2 carrots, shredded 1 small summer squash, shredded 1 small zucchini, shredded

1 1/2 C. rolled oats 1/4 C. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

Directions 1. Before you do anything heat the grill and grease it. 2. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the oil and heat it. Stir in the onion with garlic and cook them for 6 min. 3. Add the carrots, squash, and zucchini then cook them for 3 min. turn off the heat. Stir in the oats, cheese, soy sauce, egg, salt and pepper. 4. Get a mixing bowl: Add the veggies mix to the bowl and cover it. Place it in the fridge for 1 h 15 min. Shape the mix into 8 cakes. 5. Spoon the flour into a dish. Dust the veggies burgers with flour and cook them in the grill for 6 min on each side. 6. Serve your burgers with your favorite toppings.

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Summer Veggie Burgers

How to

Prep Time: 10 mins

Grill a Burger

Total Time: 17 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 323.2 Fat 23.1 g Cholesterol 80.5 mg Sodium 187.2 mg Carbohydrates 6.6 g Protein 20.5 g

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, lean 3 tbsp fine dry breadcrumbs 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp onions, grated 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp barbecue sauce 2 tbsp hamburger seasoning tomatoes, sliced

pickle, sliced onion, sliced lettuce cheese, sliced condiments

Directions 1. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Stir in it the beef with breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, BBQ sauce, and burger seasoning. 3. Combine them well with your hands. Shape the mixture into 6 burgers. 4. Grill the burgers for 6 to 8 min on each side. 5. Assemble your burgers with toppings of your choice. Serve them warm. 6. Enjoy.

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LAMB

Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 237 kcal Fat 15.8 g Carbohydrates 3.1g Protein < 20.1 g Cholesterol 76 mg Sodium 140 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground lamb 3 green onions, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste

Directions 1. Get your grill hot then coat the grate with oil. 2. Get a bowl, combine: pepper, lamb, salt, green onions, red pepper, garlic, cumin, and curry powder. 3. Shape the mix into 4 burgers then cook the burgers on the grill for 6 mins per side. 4. Enjoy.

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Lamb Burgers

Chipotle

Beef Burgers with Salsa

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 503 kcal Fat 24.6 g Carbohydrates 42.3g Protein 28 g Cholesterol 71 mg Sodium 593 mg

Ingredients 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 (7 oz.) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 C. chopped fresh mushrooms 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced 1 onion, diced

1 tomato, diced 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 lime, juiced salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 onion rolls, split

Directions 1. Set your outdoor grill to medium-high heat before doing anything else and lightly, grease the grill grate. 2. In a large bowl, add the beef, mushrooms, 1/2 of cilantro, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce and Worcestershire sauce and mix till well combined. 3. Make 4 equal sized patties from mixture. 4. Cook the patties on the grill for about 5 minutes on both sides or till desired doneness. 5. Meanwhile in a bowl, mix together remaining cilantro and all the ingredients except rolls. 6. Place the patties the onion rolls and serve with a topping of salsa.

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BLACK BEAN

Quinoa Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 5 Calories 245 kcal Fat 10.6 g Carbohydrates 28.9g Protein 9.3 g Cholesterol 37 mg Sodium 679 mg

Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 C. quinoa 1/2 C. water 1/2 C. bread crumbs 1/4 C. minced yellow bell pepper 2 tbsps minced onion 1 large clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 tsps ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 egg 3 tbsps olive oil

Directions 1. Boil your quinoa in water. Once boiling place a lid on the pot, lower the heat, and let the mix gently cook for 17 mins. 2. Get a bowl and mash your beans. Then add in: eggs, quinoa, hot sauce, bread crumbs, salt, bell peppers, cumin, garlic, and onions. 3. Shape the quinoa mix into patties and then fry each one in olive oil for 3 mins each side. 4. Enjoy with fresh sesame seed buns.

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Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Manhattan Island Burgers

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 336 kcal Fat 17.5 g Carbohydrates 29g Protein 15.4 g Cholesterol 71 mg Sodium 282 mg

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 4 soft sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 egg 3 tbsps bread crumbs 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

1 dash hot pepper sauce salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp vegetable oil 8 English muffins, split and toasted

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: pepper, beef, salt, sun dried tomato, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, and bell peppers. 2. Work the mix with your hands then shape everything into 8 patties. 3. Now begin to fry your burgers in veggie oil for 7 mins each side. 4. Serve the burgers on English muffins that have been toasted. 5. Enjoy.

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CHEESY

Veggie Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 484 kcal Fat 9.5 g Carbohydrates 75g Protein 24.4 g Cholesterol 58 mg Sodium 1192 mg

Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 C. cooked brown rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 C. bread crumbs 2 tbsps salsa 1/4 C. reduced-fat sour cream

1/4 C. salsa 4 hamburger buns, split 4 lettuce leaves 4 slices reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions 1. Get a bowl and mash your beans in it. Then add in: salsa (2 tbsps), rice, bread crumbs, eggs, and onions. 2. Form half a C. of the mixture into patties then fry them in oil for 4 mins for each side. 3. Get a 2nd bowl, combine: salsa (4 tbsps), and sour cream. 4. Layer the following on your bun: a patty, cheddar, salsa mix, and lettuce. 5. Do this for the remaining contents. 6. Enjoy.

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Cheesy Veggie Burgers

Turkey Burgers

with Fruit Salsa

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 177.4 Fat 6.0g Cholesterol 37.8mg Sodium 337.9mg Carbohydrates 19.9g Protein 11.0g

Ingredients 2 1/2 C. figs, diced 1/2 C. red bell pepper, diced 1/2 C. golden raisin 2 green onions, sliced 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground ginger 20 oz. lean ground turkey 1 C. fig, minced dried

1/4 C. green onion, sliced 2 tbsp herbs, chopped, such as marjoram, thyme, rosemary and sage 3/4 tsp sea salt 1 C. arugula, baby leaves 12 dinner rolls, small, cut in half

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

For the salsa: in a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix. Refrigerate, covered to chill before serving. Set your grill for medium-high heat and generously, grease the grill grate. For sliders: in a bowl, add the turkey, figs, green onions, herbs and salt and mix until well combined. Make 12 small, flat burgers from the mixture. Cook the burgers on the grill for about 3-5 minutes per side. Arrange a few arugula leaves on bottom half of each roll and top with turkey burger and salsa. Cover with the tops. Serve alongside remaining salsa.

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HICKORY

Mushroom Stuffed Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 10 Calories 679 kcal Fat 47.5 g Carbohydrates 6.4g Protein 54 g Cholesterol 1188 mg Sodium 1008 mg

Ingredients 5 lbs lean ground beef 6 tbsps Worcestershire sauce 2 tsps hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to taste 2 C. diced onion

2 C. diced fresh mushrooms 2 C. diced cooked turkey 3 C. shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions 1. Get your grill hot and coat the grate with oil. 2. Get a bowl, combine: pepper, beef, salt, Worcestershire, and hickory. 3. With your hands, form the mix into 20 balls then form the balls into burgers by pressing down on the balls with a flat surface. 4. Lay out your patties and on half of them evenly distribute the following: cheese, onions, turkey, and mushrooms. 5. Top each patty with another patty which has no toppings and crimp the edges to form a big patty that is stuffed. 6. Cook the burgers for 11 mins per side on the grill. 7. Enjoy.

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Hickory Mushroom Stuffed Burgers

Weeknight

Burger Teriyaki

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 5 Calories 227.9 Fat 10.1g Cholesterol 101.2mg Sodium 878.8mg Carbohydrates 12.1g Protein 21.1g

Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/4 C. soy sauce 1/4 C. sugar 1 tbsp grated ginger

1 tbsp minced garlic 1 egg

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Get a large mixing bowl: Mix in it all the ingredients. Shape it into 5 burgers. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. Grill the burgers for 8 to 9 min on each side. Serve them warm. Enjoy.

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TERIYAKI

Burgers

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 447.9 Fat 19.3g Cholesterol 77.1mg Sodium 943.5mg Carbohydrates 39.1g Protein 28.1g

Ingredients 1 (8 ounces) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 2 tbsps chopped green onions 1/3 C. teriyaki sauce 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

salt and pepper 7 split hamburger buns 14 slices tomatoes 7 lettuce leaves

Directions 1. Get a mixing bowl: Mix in it the teriyaki sauce, water chestnuts, onions, salt, and pepper. 2. Add the beef and combine them well. Form the mixture into 6 cakes. 3. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. 4. Grill the beef burgers for 7 to 9 min on each side. Serve them warm. 5. Enjoy.

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Teriyaki Burgers

Caribbean

Teriyaki Sliders

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings per Recipe: 2 Calories 936.4 Fat 45.8g Cholesterol 167.4mg Sodium 2777.4mg Carbohydrates 70.1g Protein 59.9g

Ingredients Teriyaki pineapple juice 1/4 C. soy sauce 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 1/4 tsp sesame oil 3 tsps rice vinegar 3 tsps honey 2 garlic cloves, diced Burger 3/4 lb. ground beef

1/4 C. of chopped cilantro 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 green onions, diced 1 garlic clove, diced salt and pepper Toppings 4 slices swiss cheese 4 slices canned pineapple 4 buns, for sliders

Directions 1. To prepare the teriyaki sauce: 2. Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat. 3. Stir in it the garlic, soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. 4. Cook them until they start boiling. Lower the heat and let it cook until it becomes thick. 5. Turn off the heat and place it aside. 6. To prepare the burger: 7. Before you do anything, preheat the grill. 8. Get a large mixing bowl: Combine in it the beef, cilantro, red pepper flakes, green onions, salt, and garlic. 9. Form the mixture into 4 burgers. Cook them for 5 to 6 min on each over the grill. 10. Grill the pineapple slices for 1 to 2 min on each side until they become charred. 11. Cut your buns in half. Place the bottom halves on a serving plate. 12. Top them with some of the teriyaki sauce, grilled pineapple, burgers, a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and top buns. 13. Serve your burgers immediately. Enjoy. Caribbean Teriyaki Sliders

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CHIPOTLE

Taco Burgers

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 310.8 Fat 19.1g Cholesterol 125.3mg Sodium 783.3mg Carbohydrates 9.2g Protein 24.9g

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 C. of your favorite salsa 1 large egg 0.5 (1 1/4 oz.) package taco seasoning mix 1/3 C. mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile in adobo sliced tomatoes

chopped fresh cilantro chopped red onion Monterey jack pepper cheese

Directions 1. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Mix in it the beef, 1/2 C. salsa, egg and the 1/2 packet of taco seasoning. 3. Divide the mix into 4 pieces and shape them into burgers. Place the burgers on the grill and cook them for 3 to 5 min on each side or until they are done. 4. Get a food processor: Blend it the mayonnaise with chipotle to make the dressing. 5. Place the burgers over heated tortillas then top them with some lettuce, onion, cilantro, and cheese and mayo sauce. 6. Serve your taco burger plates right away. 7. Enjoy.

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Chipotle Taco Burgers

American Burgers

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 537 kcal Fat 29.7 g Carbohydrates 26.6g Protein 38.7 g Cholesterol 121 mg Sodium 1035 mg

Ingredients 2 lb. ground beef sirloin 1/2 onion, grated 1 tbsp grill seasoning 1 tbsp liquid smoke flavoring 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped salt and pepper to taste 6 (1 oz.) slices sharp Cheddar cheese 6 hamburger buns

Directions 1. Set your grill for medium-high heat and lightly, grease the grill grate. 2. In a large bowl, add the ground sirloin, onion, grill seasoning, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, salt and pepper and mix till well combined. 3. Make 6 equal sized patties from the mixture. 4. Cook the patties on the grill till done completely. 5. In the last 1 minute of cooking, place 1 Cheddar cheese slice over each patty. 6. Arrange 1 patty over each bun and serve.

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SLANT PATTERN

Burgers

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 452 kcal Fat 26.2 g Carbohydrates 17.9g Protein 35.1 g Cholesterol 115 mg Sodium 951 mg

Ingredients 1 large potato, peeled and shredded 1 C. shredded Swiss cheese 1 C. chopped fresh mushrooms 2 lb. lean ground beef

2 (1 oz.) packages dry onion soup mix

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Set your grill for high heat and grease the grill grate. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and onion soup mix. Make 6 large burger patties from the mixture. Make a pocket in each burger and stuff with the potato mixture. Seal the filling. Cook the burgers on the grill for about 5 minutes from both sides. Serve hot.

Slant Pattern Burgers

Nuts

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 444.2 Fat 31.4g Cholesterol 40.0mg Sodium 781.2mg Carbohydrates 32.9g Protein 113.4g

Ingredients 1 C. chopped onion 2 tbsps minced garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsps chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil 2 C. cooked brown rice 1/3 C. cashews 1/3 C. walnuts

1/3 C. almonds 1/3 C. sunflower seeds 1/4 C. tamari soy sauce 2/3 C. tahini

Directions 1. Place a skillet on medium heat. Heat half tbsp of oil in it. Add the onion and cook it for 4 min. Stir in the basil with rice and mix them well. 2. Get a food processor! Add the sunflower seeds with cashews, walnuts and almonds. Process them until they become finely chopped. 3. Spoon the chopped nuts to the rice with tamari and tahini. Mix them well. Form the mix into 6 burgers. 4. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat in it half tbsp of oil Add the burgers and cook them for 6 min on each side. 5. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 6. Enjoy.

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BELL

Artichoke Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 299.1 Fat 4.0g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 673.8mg Carbohydrates 55.4g Protein 112.3g

Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 small onion, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 C. red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 C. Kalamata olive, chopped 1 (8 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, drained and chopped

2 C. spinach, chopped (fresh) 1/2 C. oats 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 C. breadcrumbs

Directions 1. Get a mixing bowl: Add the beans, onion, and garlic. Press them with a fork and mash them for a bit. Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix them well. 2. Shape the mix into 6 burgers. Place a large skillet on medium heat and grease it. Cook in it the burgers for 6 min on each side. 3. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 4. Enjoy.

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Bell Artichoke Burgers

Hollywood Burgers

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 397.5 Fat 10.6g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 1078.0mg Carbohydrates 58.8g Protein 117.1g

Ingredients 2 tbsps olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 c. cooked) 3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/4 C. wheat gluten flour 4 burger rolls

Directions 1. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil in it. Stir in the onion pepper and cook them for 6 min. Place the mix aside to lose heat. 2. Get a food processor: Add the onion mix with chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Process them until they become smooth. Stir in the flour and combine them well. Shape the mix into 4 burgers. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat in it 1 tbsp of olive oil Add the burgers and cook them for 6 min on each side. 4. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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AMARANTH MILLET

Burgers

Prep Time: 24 hrs Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 190.8 Fat 6.7g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 817.6mg Carbohydrates 28.5g Protein 5.2g

Ingredients 1 1/2 C. water 1/2 C. millet, dry 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsps raw coconut oil 1 onion, large minced 3 C. spinach, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled minced

2 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 C. amaranth flour

Directions 1. Cook the millet according to the instructions on the package. Use a food processor to the shred celery, spinach and carrot. 2. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and heat it. Add the onion and cook it for 4 min. Stir in the celery with spinach, salt and carrot. Cook them for 6 min. 3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the flour and mix them well. Place the mix aside to lose heat. Shape the mix into 6 burgers. 4. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the remaining oil and heat it. Cook the burgers in it for 6 min on each side. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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Amaranth Millet Burgers

Juicy

Beet Burgers

Prep Time: 5 hrs Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 368.1 Fat 8.8g Cholesterol 46.5mg Sodium 1639.6mg Carbohydrates 59.2g Protein 114.4g

Ingredients 1 1/4 C. cooked brown rice, cooled 1 C. cooked lentils, cooled 1 C. beet, peeled and shredded 1/2 tsp salt Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp ground fennel 1 tsp dry mustard 3 tbsps onions, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced

1 egg 1/2 C. fine dry breadcrumb 1 tbsp olive oil 4 whole wheat buns, toasted Condiments, as desired

Directions 1. Get a food processor: Add the lentils with rice and beet. Process them for 1 min until they become lean. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Add the rice mix with salt, pepper, thyme, fennel, mustard, onion, garlic, egg and bread crumbs. Mix them well. Place it in the fridge for 3 h. Shape the mix into 4 patties. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the oil and heat it. Cook in it the burgers for 7 min on each side. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 4. Enjoy.

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SWEET

and Spicy Burger

Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 512.3 Fat 20.9g Cholesterol 346.5mg Sodium 1305.0mg Carbohydrates 66.4g Protein 216.3g

Ingredients

Directions

2 ounces olive oil 6 tbsps diced red onions 4 tbsps diced black olives 5 tbsps diced red peppers 4 tbsps diced garlic 4 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained 4 ounces white beans, rinsed and drained 4 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained 8 ounces rolled oats 2 tbsps southwest jalapeno dip mix ( gourmetcreations.net) 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley leaves 1/2 tsp celery salt 4 tbsps seasoned bread crumbs or 4 tbsps panko breadcrumbs 1 egg

1. Place a skillet on medium heat. Add the oil and heat it. Add the onion with bell pepper and garlic. Cook them for 6 min. Place the mix aside to lose heat. 2. Cook the rolled oats according to the directions on the package. Place it aside to lose it heat. Mash it slightly with a fork. 3. Get a mixing bowl: Add the remaining ingredients and combine them well. Stir in the onion mix with oatmeal and combine them well. Shape the mix into 4 burgers. Place them in the fridge for 35 min. 4. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Add the burgers and cook them for 5 min on each side. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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Sweet and Spicy Burger

Late October

Tahini Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 142.5 Fat 6.7g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 24.5mg Carbohydrates 14.2g Protein 7.8g

Ingredients 1 1/2 C. pumpkin puree 8 ounces silken tofu, well-drained (see directions) 1 tbsp tahini (thicker tahini works best) 2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg) 2 green onions 1/3 C. raw pepitas (the green hulled unsalted unroasted kind) 1 tbsp whole sage, dry 1 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 dash white pepper (a few shakes) 1 pinch ginger powder 1 C. rolled oats (or as much needed to hold together)

Directions 1. Remove the tofu from the excess water. Place it in a colander for 5 min to drain it. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Add the tofu with pumpkin, tahini, and egg whites. Use an electric mix to mix them until they become smooth. Add the sage with spices. Combine them well. 3. Add the green onions with pepitas and 1 C. of cooked oats. Mix them well and add more oat if needed. Shape the mix into 6 patties. 4. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Add the burgers and cook them for 5 min on each side. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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OLD BAY

Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 57.4 Fat 1.7g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 394.6mg Carbohydrates 8.7g Protein 2.8g

Ingredients 1 C. textured vegetable protein 1/4 C. quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant) 2 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp mustard powder 3/4 C. water (almost boiling) 2 tbsps ketchup

2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari or Bragg's) 1 tbsp tahini (or any other nut or seed butter) 2 tbsps nutritional yeast (flake kind, NOT powdered) 1/4 C. whole wheat pastry flour

Directions 1. Get a mixing bowl: Add the oats, TVP, Old Bay, pepper and mustard. Mix them well. Add the water with soy sauce and ketchup. Whisk them well. Place the mix aside for 6 min. 2. Stir in the tahini. Add the nutritional yeast and whole-wheat pastry flour. Mix them well. Shape the mix into 6 burgers. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat 2 1/2 tbsps of olive oil in it. Add the burgers and cook them for 8 min on each side. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. 4. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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Old Bay Burgers

Veggie

Prep Time: 30 mins

Curry Burgers

Total Time: 50 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 645 kcal Fat 35.1 g Carbohydrates 53.4g Protein 34.2 g Cholesterol 31 mg Sodium 1235 mg

Ingredients

Directions

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp Thai chili sauce 1 tsp red curry paste, see appendix 2 tbsp coconut milk 1 tsp brown sugar 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 egg 1 C. Italian bread crumbs 1 (1 lb.) package crumbled tofu 1 (12 oz.) package vegetarian burger crumbles 1 C. chunky peanut butter 1 tsp Thai chili sauce 1 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1 dash soy sauce 1 tbsp canola oil 6 whole wheat hamburger buns 1/2 C. shredded carrots 1/2 C. shredded cucumber 1 tbsp chopped green onion 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

1. In a food processor, add the black beans, red onion, garlic, 1/2 tsp of the salt, 1 tsp of the chili sauce, curry paste, coconut milk, 1 tsp of the brown sugar, cayenne pepper and egg and pulse till smooth. 2. Transfer the beans mixture into a large bowl. Gently, fold in the bread crumbs and burger crumbles. 3. Make 6 equal sized patties from the mixture. Arrange the patties onto a waxed paper lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes to set. 4. Heat a greased grill pan on medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side. 5. Meanwhile in a pan, add the peanut butter, 1 tsp of the chili sauce, 1 tsp of the brown sugar, 1/2 tsp of the salt, turmeric, soy sauce and canola oil on medium-low heat and cook till melted, stirring continuously. 6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes. 7. Arrange the patties over the bottom of each hamburger buns and drizzle with the sauce. Top with the carrot, cucumber, green onion, mint and cilantro evenly and cover with the remaining bun halves. Enjoy.

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ZUCCHINI

Patties

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 5 Calories 196 kcal Fat 9.1 g Carbohydrates 23.2g Protein 5.6 g Cholesterol 49 mg Sodium 320 mg

Ingredients 2 1/2 C. grated zucchini 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsps butter, melted 1 C. bread crumbs 1/4 C. minced onion 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning TM

1/4 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 C. vegetable oil for frying

Directions 1. Get a bowl, combine: margarine, zucchini, butter, and egg. 2. Stir the mix until it is smooth then add in the seasoning, minced onions, and bread crumbs. 3. Continue stirring the mix until it is all combined evenly. 4. Now form everything into burgers, using your hands, and coat them with flour. 5. Get your oil hot and begin to fry the burgers until they are browned all over. 6. Enjoy.

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65-Minute

Jamaican Beef Patties

Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 36 Calories 215 Fat 12.5 Carbohydrates 33 Protein 667 Cholesterol 15.6 Sodium 9.9

Ingredients 3 lb lean ground beef 2 C. seasoned bread crumbs 1 can tomato sauce 1 bunch pieces green onions 1/4 C. soy sauce 1/4 C. Maggi(TM) liquid seasoning 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper

1 tsp vinegar-based hot pepper sauce 2 recipes pie crust pastry 2 eggs 1/4 C. water

Directions 1. Get a large mixing bowl: Combine in it the ground beef, bread crumbs, tomato sauce, green onions, soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. 2. Mix them well with your hands. 3. Before you do anything else, preheat the oven to 450 F. 4. Roll the dough on a floured surface until it becomes 1/8 inch thick. Slice it into 6 inches circles. 5. Place 1 tbsp of the filling in the middle of each dough circle. Pull the dough over the filling to make half a circle and press the edges to seal them. 6. Get a small mixing bowl: Whisk in it the water with egg. Brush the beef burgers with the egg mix. Place them on a lined up baking sheet. 7. Cook them the burgers in the oven for 35 to 42 min. Serve them warm with your favorite sauce. 8. Enjoy.

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JAMAICAN

Sloppy Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 22 mins Servings per Recipe: 3 Calories 456.1 Fat 13.9g Cholesterol 51.4mg Sodium 808.2mg Carbohydrates 54.7g Protein 28.7g

Ingredients 1/2 lb ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1cans diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, undrained 1 cans black beans 1/2 C. diced green pepper

3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split salt pepper

Directions 1. Place a large pan over medium heat. Combine in it the beef with onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook them for 8 min. 2. Add the beans with tomato. Put on the lid and cook them for 6 min. Stir in the pepper and cook them for another 6 min. 3. Divide the beef mix between the burger buns then serve them with your favorite toppings. 4. Enjoy.

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Jamaican Sloppy Burgers

Cajun

Chuck Burgers

Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 11 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 389.0 Fat 22.1g Cholesterol 78.2mg Sodium 263.7mg Carbohydrates 22.8g Protein 24.4g

Ingredients 1 lb ground chuck 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper

1 onion, slice and separated into rings 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions 1. Get a small mixing bowl: Mix in it the seasonings. 2. Form the beef chuck into 4 burgers. Sprinkle all over the seasoning mix. 3. Place a pan over high heat. Grease it with a cooking spray. Add to it the burgers and cook them for 6 to 7 min on each side. 4. Drain the burgers and place them aside. Cook the onion rings in the same pan for 4 min. 5. Lay the burgers over the bottom buns then top them with the onion rings, sour cream, cheese and your favorite toppings. 6. Serve your burgers right away. 7. Enjoy.

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HOW TO MAKE

Jamaican Beef Patties at Home

Prep Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 1131.8 Fat 69.6g Cholesterol 328.6mg Sodium 1218.9mg Carbohydrates 88.9g Protein 37.0g

Ingredients 1 -3 tsp cooking oil 2 stalks scallions, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp thyme 1 habanero, finely chopped 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 C. breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ketchup 1 tsp paprika 3/4-1 1/2 C. water

3 C. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp curry powder 1 C. butter 3/4 C. ice water 1 tbsp vinegar 2 egg yolks 1 egg, beaten

Directions 1. Get a food processor: Combine in it the flour, salt, and curry powder. Place the butter in the food processor and blend them smooth again. 2. Get a large mixing bowl: Whisk in it the water, vinegar, and egg yolks. Add the mix to the food processor and blend them smooth. 3. Shape the mix into a ball and cover it completely with a plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for 30 min. 4. To make the filling: 5. Before you do anything preheat the oven to 350 F. 6. Get a large mixing bowl: Combine in it the meat, scallions, salt, onion and 1 tbsp of thyme. 7. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Heat 1 tsp of oil in it. Add the beef mix and cook them for 12 min. Drain it and place it aside. 8. Place the dough on a floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll it until it becomes 1/8 inches thick. Slice the dough into 6 inches circles. 9. Place 1 tbsp of the filling in the middle of each dough circle. Pull the dough over the filling to make half a circle and press the edges to seal them. 74

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10. Get a small mixing bowl: Whisk in it the water with egg. Brush the beef burgers with the egg mix. Place them on a lined up baking sheet. 11. Cook them the burgers in the oven for 25 to 30 min. Serve them warm with your favorite sauce. 12. Enjoy.

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NUTTY

Teriyaki Burgers

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 402.7 Fat 11.1g Cholesterol 93.0mg Sodium 31740.4mg Carbohydrates 62.8g Protein 213.5g

Ingredients 1/2 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 C. onion (purple) 1 C. zucchini 1/2 C. red bell pepper 2 eggs 1/2 tsp ginger (ground)

1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 C. soy sauce 1/4 C. teriyaki sauce 1/4 C. walnut pieces 1 1/2 C. brown rice (cooked)

Directions 1. Before you do anything heat the oven on 350 F. 2. Chop the bell pepper with zucchini until they become fine. Mince the onion. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the oil and heat it. Stir in the onion and cook it for 6 min. 4. Stir in the chopped zucchini with bell pepper to the onion. Cook them for 16 min while stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and allow the mix to lose heat. 5. Get a mixing bowl: Add the eggs and beat them. Stir in the onion mix with ginger, cumin, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, walnuts and cooked rice. Mix them well. Shape the mix into 4 burgers. 6. Place the burgers on the baking pan. Cook them in the oven for 8 min on each side. 7. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 8. Enjoy.

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Nutty Teriyaki Burgers

Vegetarian

Burger Panini

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 192.8 Fat 9.5g Cholesterol 8.7mg Sodium 620.5mg Carbohydrates 15.4g Protein 11.9g

Ingredients 1 C. boiling water 8 pieces sun-dried tomatoes 4 morning star farms spicy black bean veggie burgers 1/4 C. light mayonnaise 1/4 C. seafood cocktail sauce

4 tsp prepared horseradish 8 slices sourdough bread nonstick cooking spray 1/4 C. banana pepper ring, drained 1/4 C. chopped red onion

Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Set your panini press as suggested by the manual. In bowl, soak the sun dried tomatoes in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain the dun dried tomatoes well and ten, chop them finely. Meanwhile, prepared the black bean burger as suggested on the package. In another bowl, add the cocktail sauce, mayonnaise, horseradish and chopped tomatoes and mix well. 6. Coat the bread slices with the cooking spray evenly. 7. Arrange 4 bread slices onto a platter, greased side down. 8. Place the mayonnaise mixture evenly, followed by the pepper rings and onion. 9. Cover with the remaining bread slices, greased side up. 10. Place the sandwiches into the panini press and cook until golden brown. Cut each sandwich in half and enjoy.

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CRAB BURGERS

with Orange Dressing

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 2 Calories 984.5 Fat 86.1g Cholesterol 167.5mg Sodium 624.7mg Carbohydrates 25.6g Protein 29.8g

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 C. red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/4 C. celery, finely chopped 2 scallions, white and tender green, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/8 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 C. heavy cream 1/2 lb large lump crabmeat, picked over 1 C. Japanese-style bread crumbs (panko) or 1 C. breadcrumbs, coarse stale 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped

1/2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated 1 pinch cayenne pepper Salt 1/4 C. canola oil CILANTRO-ORANGE DRESSING 1/2 C. fresh orange juice 1 tsp cumin seed 1/2 C. lightly packed cilantro leaf 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 C. canola oil Salt Cayenne pepper

Directions 1. Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook in it the orange juice until it starts boiling. Keeps it cooking until about 2 tbsp of it are left? 2. Place it aside to lose heat. Place a small pan over medium heat. Cook in it the cumin seeds until they are toasted. Ground it in a grinder. 3. Get a food processor: combine in it the cooked orange juice with ground cumin, cilantro and lemon juice. Process them until they become smooth. 4. While the processor is on, add the canola oil gradually while blending all the time to make the dressing. 5. Pour the dressing into a small serving bowl. Season it with a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper then place it aside. 6. Place a large pan over medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Stir in the celery with red pepper and cook them for 3 min over high heat. 78

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7. Stir in the scallions and ginger. Cook them for an extra 3 min. combine in the cumin, turmeric and cardamom then cook them for 2 min. 8. Stir in the cream then cook them until they start boiling. Keeps it boiling for 7 min over medium heat? 9. Pour the mix into a mixing bowl and place it aside to lose heat. 10. Stir the crabmeat with 1/4 C. plus 1 tbsp of the bread crumbs, 1 1/2 tbsp each of the parsley and chives, and the lemon zest, a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt to the cream mix. 11. Divide the mix into 8 patties then place them on a lined up baking sheet. 12. Place a large pan over medium heat. Heat in it 2 tbsp of canola oil. Cook in it the patties in batches for 3 to 5 min on each side. 13. Serve them warm with the orange sauce. 14. Enjoy.

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TRADITIONAL

Ricy Burger Bites

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories 167.7 Fat 10.2g Cholesterol 39.2mg Sodium 100.0mg Carbohydrates 10.2g Protein 8.3g

Ingredients 500 g hamburger 200 g short-grain rice 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 tbsp lemon juice (40 ml) 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground paprika 1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp powdered saffron Pepper Flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 C. chicken stock (500 ml) 150 g butter

Directions 1. Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat the butter in it. 2. Get a large mixing bowl: combine in the rice, meat, coriander, paprika and cinnamon. Mix them well and shape them into bite size meatballs. 3. Sauté the meatballs in the heated butter until they become golden brown on all sides. 4. Stir in the saffron with onion, stock, a pinch of salt and pepper. 5. Cook them until they start boiling. Put on the lid and cook them for 42 min over low heat. 6. Once the time is up, combine in the parsley with lemon juice. Let the stew cook for 6 min. serve it warm. 7. Enjoy.

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Traditional Ricy Burger Bites

Cheesy

Chipotle Lamb Burgers in Maple Glaze

Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 609 kcal Fat 33.7 g Carbohydrates 42g Protein 33.5 g Cholesterol 110 mg Sodium 1482 mg

Ingredients 1 head garlic 1 pound ground lamb 6 oz. soft goat cheese 6 tbsps minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 2 sprigs chopped fresh rosemary 2 tbsps maple syrup

1 1/2 tsps salt 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsps maple syrup 4 ciabatta buns, split and toasted

Directions 1. Set your oven to 300 degrees F before doing anything else. 2. Cut the top of the garlic head and arrange it in a small baking dish and cook it in the oven for about 1 hour or till golden brown. 3. Remove everything from the oven and let it cool completely. 4. In a bowl, squeeze the garlic head completely. 5. Add the lamb, 2 tbsps of maple syrup, goat cheese, chipotle peppers, rosemary, salt and black pepper and mix till well combined and make 4 equal sized patties from the mixture. 6. In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 1 minute per side. 7. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the patties for about 2 minutes per side or till the desired doneness. 8. Just before the last minute of cooking, add the remaining maple syrup. 9. Serve these patties in the buns.

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BURGER

Muffins

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings per Recipe: 24 Calories 174 kcal Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 13.2g Protein 7.9 g Cholesterol 48 mg Sodium 329 mg

Ingredients cooking spray 1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp white sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt

3/4 C. ketchup 3/4 C. milk 1/2 C. butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard 2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions 1. Set your oven to 425 degrees F before doing anything else and line 24 cups of the muffin pans with lightly, greased paper liners. 2. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook the beef and onion for about 5-7 minutes. 3. Discard the grease. 4. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. 5. In another bowl, mix together the ketchup, milk, butter, eggs and mustard. 6. Add the ketchup mixture into the flour mixture and stir till a pink color forms. 7. Add the cooked ground beef mixture and mix till combined. 8. Transfer the mixture into the prepared muffin cups evenly. 9. Cook in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 10. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool completely.

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Burger Muffins

Thai

Bell Bean Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 198 kcal Fat 3g Carbohydrates 33.1g Protein 11.2 g Cholesterol 46 mg Sodium 607 mg

Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, peeled

1 egg 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp Thai chili sauce or hot sauce 1/2 C. bread crumbs

Directions 1. Before you do anything heat the grill and grease it. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Add the black bean then press it with a potato masher or fork until it becomes well mashed. 3. Get a food processor: Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Mix them well. Add the black beans and blend them smooth. 4. Get a small bowl: Add the egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce. Whisk them well to make the sauce. Add the black bean mix with bread crumbs. Mix them well. 5. Shape the mix into 4 burger cakes. Cook them on the grill for 9 min on each side. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 6. Enjoy.

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CRUNCHY

Cheddar Bean Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 297 kcal Fat 20.1 g Carbohydrates 18.5g Protein 10.7 g Cholesterol 61 mg Sodium 526 mg

Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained 1 small onion, chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno pepper 6 saltine crackers, crushed 1 egg, beaten 1/2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 C. vegetable oil

Directions 1. Get a mixing bowl: Add the butter beans and press them with a spoon until they become mashed. 2. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, crushed crackers, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix them well. Form the mix into 4 cakes. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the oil and heat it. Cook in it the butter bean cakes for 6 min per side. 4. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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Crunchy Cheddar Bean Burgers

Provolone

Caps Burgers

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 203 kcal Fat 14.6 g Carbohydrates 9.8g Protein 10.3 g Cholesterol 20 mg Sodium 259 mg

Ingredients 4 Portobello mushroom caps 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsps olive oil 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp minced garlic

Salt and pepper to taste 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese

Directions 1. Before you do anything heat the grill and grease it. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Add the vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix them well to make the marinade. 3. Stir the mushroom into the marinade. Place it aside for 18 min. Drain the mushroom and place the marinade aside. 4. Cook the mushroom caps on the grill for 7 min on each side while basting them with the marinade every 2 min. Place the cheese slices on the mushroom while it is hot to melt. 5. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. 6. Enjoy.

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LEBANESE

Burgers with White Sauce

Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 52 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 692.0 Fat 42.4 g Cholesterol 101.8 mg Sodium 1017.3 mg Carbohydrates 46.3 g Protein 31.2 g

Ingredients Yogurt Sauce 1 C. plain yogurt 3 tbsp chopped of mint 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 1/4 tsp grated lime peel kosher salt Burgers 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/4 C. chopped onions 2 tbsp minced peeled ginger 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 2 tsp Madras curry powder 1 3/4 lbs. ground lamb

3 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper, divided 3 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 6 green onions, trimmed 1 poblano chile 6 pita bread 1 large tomatoes, sliced

Directions 1. To prepare the sauce: 2. Get a mixing bowl: Whisk in it the yogurt, mint, cilantro, lime peel, a pinch of salt and pepper. 3. Put on the lid and let it sit in the fridge for 4 h. 4. To prepare the burgers: 5. Place a pan over medium heat. Heat in it 2 tbsp of oil. 6. Cook in it the onion, ginger, and 1/2 tsp. salt for 8 to 9 min. 7. Add the curry powder and cook them for 40 sec. 8. Turn off the heat and let the mixture lose heat for 16 min. 9. Before you do anything, preheat the grill and grease it. 10. Get a mixing bowl: Combine in it the lamb with onion mix, 1 tsp of salt cilantro and 1 tsp of pepper. 11. Mix them well. Shape the mixture into 6 patties. 12. Get a mixing bowl: Toss in it the veggies with 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp cracked pepper. 86

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13. Grill the burger patties for 5 to 7 min on each side. Grill the veggies for 3 to 4 min on each side. 14. Allow the burgers to rest for 3 to 5 min. Allow the veggies to cool down for a few minutes then chop them. 15. Place the burger patties on the bottom buns. Top them with grilled veggies and raita. 16. Cover them with the top buns then serve them. 17. Enjoy.

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BRAGGS'

Oat Burgers

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 143.3 Fat 4.8g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 13.0mg Carbohydrates 18.9g Protein 7.4g

Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 C. onion, finely chopped 1/4 C. grated carrot 1/4 C. celery, finely chopped 1/4 C. grated zucchini or 1/4 C. summer squash 1 C. cooked brown rice 1 1/2 C. quick oats 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/8 tsp cayenne powder 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes 1 (12 1/3 ounce) packages firm tofu or

1 (12 1/3 ounce) packages extra firm tofu 1 tsp all-purpose vegetable 1/2 C. water 2 tbsps Braggs liquid aminos or 2 tbsps soy sauce Breadcrumbs, for coating the patties

Directions 1. Before you do anything preheat the oven on 375 F. 2. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat the olive oil in it. Add the onion, carrot, celery and zucchini then cook them for 5 min. Turn off the heat. 3. Stir in the rice, oats and seasonings. Combine them well. Stir in the tofu and press it with a fork until it becomes finely mashed. 4. Get a mixing bowl: Add the water with aminos. Mix them well. Add the tofu mix and combine them well. Shape the mix into 8 burger cakes. Coat them with the bread crumbs. 5. Place the burgers on a lined up baking sheet. Cook them in the oven for 16 min. Flip them and grease them with a cooking spray. Cook them for 22 min. Let them rest for 6 min. 6. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 7. Enjoy.

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Chili

Romano Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings per Recipe: 4 Calories 110.3 Fat 2.1g Cholesterol 46.5mg Sodium 1694.2mg Carbohydrates 18.1g Protein 4.9g

Ingredients 1 (19 ounce) cans Romano beans or 1 (19 ounce) cans white kidney beans, drained & rinsed 1 egg 1/2 C. dry breadcrumbs

1/4 C. chili sauce or 1/4 C. salsa or 1/4 C. mango chutney 1 green onion, chopped

Directions 1. Add the 3/4 of the black bean then press it with a potato masher or fork until it becomes well mashed. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix them well. Shape the mix into 4 burger cakes. 2. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the oil and heat it. Cook the burgers for 7 min on each side. 3. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 4. Enjoy.

Chili Romano Burgers

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SEA

Lentils Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings per Recipe: 3 Calories 248.8 Fat 2.4g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 240.7mg Carbohydrates 47.4g Protein 110.4g

Ingredients 1 C. lentils (dry measure) 1 onion, diced 3 carrots, grated 3/4 C. whole grain flour (approx.) 1 pinch sea salt 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 pinch black pepper 1 -2 tsp olive oil

Directions 1. Bring a salted pot of water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook it until it is done. Drain it. 2. Get a mixing bowl: Add the carrot with onion and lentils then press them slightly with a fork to mash them a bit. Add the flour with seasoning, salt and pepper then mix them well. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat it. Shape the lentils mix into 3 burgers. Cook them in the heated skillet for 9 min on each side. 4. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

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Beasty

Garbanzo Burgers

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings per Recipe: 8 Calories 127.6 Fat 23.2mg Cholesterol 250.7mg Sodium 22.6g Carbohydrates 5.7g Protein 100.4g

Ingredients 1 carrot (medium size grated) 1 garlic clove 1 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander Salt & pepper 1 large egg

2 tbsps plain flour Oil (for frying) 2 slices whole wheat bread (cut in round shapes) 1 tomato 1 red onion

Directions 1. Chop the garlic. Grate the carrot. 2. Get a food processor: Add the chickpea with spices, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse them several times until they become smooth. Add the carrot, egg, and flour. Process them again. 3. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Shape the chickpea mix into 8 patties and cook them for 4 min on each side. Toast the bread. 4. Assemble your burgers with the tomato and onion slices and your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 5. Enjoy.

Beasty Garbanzo Burgers

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LONDON

Shiitake Worcestershire Burgers

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings per Recipe: 6 Calories 54.5 Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 0.0mg Sodium 65.6mg Carbohydrates 9.1g Protein 4.4g

Ingredients 1 lb. fresh shiitake mushrooms, about 6 C. chopped finely 1 large onion, minced 2 slices white bread, finely diced 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce

2 egg whites or 1 egg Salt Ground black pepper

Directions 1. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Grease it with oil or cooking spray. Add the onion with mushroom and sauté them for 6 min. Add the bread dices with Worcestershire sauce. Sauté them for 1 min 2. Turn off the heat. Place the mix aside to lose heat. 3. Get a mixing bowl: Add the eggs and mix them well. Add the onion mix with salt and pepper. Mix them well. Shape the mix into 6 burgers. 4. Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat in it a splash of oil. Add the burgers and cook them for 8 min on each side. 5. Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings. Serve them right away. 6. Enjoy.

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