Best vegetarian, meat and fish burger recipes from delicious
When you think of burgers, you usually think of a juicy meat patty and all the assortments. But there are vegetarian and seafood options which are just as good.
Nothing makes a night-in better than a burger — and homemade burgers just bring that something extra to the table.
Whether it’s fish, meat or vegetarian, delicious.com.au has got you covered, whatever your burger preference.
Here are a few standout meat-free options, as well as some great beef, lamb, turkey and chicken burger recipes.
MEAT-FREE
Keep your next dinner party fresh with Anjum Anand’s vibrant chickpea burgers. They will leave your guests asking for more.
Jamie Oliver’s epic bean burger
This is a very good vegie burger. Some beans are whizzed together and some left whole, so you get a lovely texture. For a vegan option, just leave out the feta and yoghurt, says Jamie.
Shannon Bennett’s vegetarian burger
Shannon Bennett makes fast food healthy with these beetroot and chickpea burgers.
Vegetarian haloumi hash burgers with kale aioli
This is not your standard vegie burger. Forget processed patties and go for homemade haloumi hash, with an earthy aioli and punchy Sriracha to round things out.
Packed with feta, parmesan and crisp chickpea patties, these virtuous vegetarian burgers taste downright decadent.
This Middle-Eastern inspired burger is a great vegetarian alternative to the meaty hamburger.
Tempura eggplant burgers with spicy tomato sauce
“This is a perfect way of making a hero of the standout eggplant grown here” – Shannon Bennett.
Pan-pickled mushroom and haloumi burgers
An easy vegetarian meal to delight and satisfy the whole family – ready in 30 minutes.
Roasted cauliflower burger with goat’s cheese cream
This burger is simple and satisfying. Recipe by Martin Nordin.
FISH
Beer-batter fish burgers with tartare iceberg slaw
“Fish burgers are a reg at our house and that crunchy coating, silky mayo and fluffy bun are a match made in heaven. The slaw in this burger is a classic morph of two iconic burger ingredients: iceberg lettuce and pickles. I am all about it.”
Barramundi burgers with tartare sauce
This elegant barramundi burger is topped with dollops of tartare sauce, avocado and watercress.
Too cold for the beach? Make this easy breezy burger recipe and bring a taste of the summer to your winter weekend. This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation by Dan Churchill and Hayden Quinn (Published by Simon & Schuster, $49.99), and is available in bookshops nationally.
“Making quick pickles is a great way to use up vegetables. Use whatever you have at hand – carrot, cabbage, onion or cauliflower are all great options” – Colin Fassnidge.
MEAT
Recreate your favourite McDonald’s burger with our Big Mac recipe, including the secret sauce.
Salt and vinegar crumbed chicken burger
“I love a good chicken burger. This ticks all the boxes, starting with a secret ingredient in the crumb … salt and vinegar chips.”
This great Aussie burger from Lucy Tweed is a must-have at any barbecue.
Inspired by an all American burger joint, you’ll be transported to a road trip in the USA with every bite.
Satay chicken. In a burger. Say no more.
Jamie Oliver’s Aussie-style burger
There is nothing more satisfying than biting into a burger. Jamie Oliver’s version is enhanced with in-season beetroots, delivered two-ways.
Anthony Puharich’s ultimate cheeseburger
“My burger hack? Always remember to work with cold hands and cold meat” – Anthony Puharich
Matt Preston’s Korean brisket and kimchi burger
Matt Preston loves street food. Here, he combines Korean kimchi with a timeless western classic: the humble burger. The result? A unique fusion of flavour.
Makeover your classic chicken burger with a flavourful, fiery, Portuguese-style twist.
With a few pantry staples, you can turn roast turkey leftovers into a sensational midweek meal.
Thin slices of rare roast beef, sweet onion jam and oozy mozzarella take the humble cheeseburger to new heights.
Lamb burgers with feta, mint and yoghurt dressing
These Greek-inspired lamb burgers are perfect for a summer barbecue, entertaining friends, or a casual family dinner.
Herby pork and veal burger with avocado aioli
“Give your burgers a vibrant makeover with the addition of herbs” – Hayden Quinn.
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