Your typical fast-food burger often contains excess sodium, oils and added sugars. The good news is you can easily make your own homemade versions featuring lean beef or plant-based proteins like chickpeas and lentils. These 9 delicious recipes all clock in under 480 calories and have up to 38 grams of protein per serving.
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1. SPICY BURGERS WITH TAHINI SAUCE AND HARISSA CARROT SLAW | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 423; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 585mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 32g
2. SPICY CHICKEN BURGER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 345; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 34g
3. NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD BURGERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 319; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 184mg; Sodium: 443mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 38g
4. TURKEY BURGERS WITH MASHED CAULIFLOWER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 343; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 93mg; Sodium: 566mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein 29g
5. SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA VEGGIE BURGER | COOK SMARTS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 424; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 768mg; Carbohydrate: 63g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 16g; Protein 20g
6. SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 343; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 51mg; Sodium: 587mg; Total Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 11g
7. MEAT & GRAIN BURGERS | THE RUNNER’S WORLD COOKBOOK
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 389; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 81mg; Sodium: 724mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 26g
8. BROCCOLI CHICKPEA BURGERS WITH SPICY CASHEW “MAYO” | HUMMUSAPIEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 478; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 161mg; Carbohydrate: 73g; Dietary Fiber: 19g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 23g
9. CILANTRO BURGERS WITH SRIRACHA MAYO | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 363; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 79mg; Sodium: 491mg; Total Carbohydrates: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 27g