Looking for Healthy Burger Sides? Look no further! Below we list all of our favorite healthy Burger side dishes, including scrumptious vegetables, healthy french fries, and zesty salads.
Burgers and fries are one of our favorite summer meals. This summer we have been experimenting with healthier sides to pair with burgers. Below we've rounded up 20 healthy options that pair deliciously with burgers so you know exactly what to make next time you get a burger craving, but also want to eat healthy.
If you are looking for a burger recipe, try our Cast Iron Skillet Burger or Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger. Our Cast Iron Skillet Burger is an easy 8 minute burger while our Wagyu Burger features buttery wagyu beef. If you want to try a uniquely rich and flavorful burger, check out our Fried Egg Burger.
1. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into smaller servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad. Regardless of how you prepare it, it will add a delicious umami crunch to your burgers.
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2. Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries are crispy, fluffy, and delightfully flavorful. These fries are made with simple ingredients and minimal oil and salt. Enjoy these easy fries with a handful of our favorite seasonings and serve them with a burger at your next barbeque!
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3. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso is a moist and tender cheesy side with umami flavor. It’s a little sweet, has a hint of spicy, and goes perfectly with a cozy bowl of chili or cheeseburger.
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4. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to enjoy vegetables with your burger. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and roasted corn for extra flavor and texture!
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5. 10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini
10-Minute Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti) is a nutrient packed, tender version of broccoli that goes well with just about everything and takes only a few minutes to make. Simply cook the broccolini in olive oil and toss it with garlic, red chili flakes, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
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6. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with Burgers. All you need are waxy potatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil to make this healthy one-pan side.
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7. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a healthy, hearty salad recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. It's adorned with fall flavors, including dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and sharp goat cheese. It also only takes 25 minutes to make and can be enjoyed as a burger side or appetizer.
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8. Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed French Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake are a robustly flavored side. The lemon juice brightens the fresh green beans while the furikake adds umami flavor. If you are looking for a quick, healthy side dish to impress with cheeseburgers, Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake is perfect.
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9. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is an approachable and flavor-packed side. Not only is it bright and flavorful, it only takes a few minutes of prep, and cooks in the oven while you cook the burgers.
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10. Spicy Cajun Fries
Spicy Cajun Fries
Spicy Cajun Fries are crispy homemade French fries with zesty Cajun seasoning. It takes only a little time and effort to make these gourmet fries. Dip them in truffle aioli or wasabi mayo for extra flavor!
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11. Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing vegetarian side that's loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including olives and sun-dried tomatoes. It takes less than 45 minutes to make and is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or lunch.
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12. Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta are seasoned and covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta. Add some of the pancetta or bacon to your burger for extra flavor!
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13. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delightfully sweet and savory salad. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and peppery arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
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14. Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are spicy, sweet, and a nice kick to your burger dinner. These uniquely flavored peppers only take 15 minutes to make and are loaded with umami flavor!
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15. Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash
Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash
This Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash recipe is a healthy and hearty side featuring Japanese pumpkin, warm maple syrup, and toasted pecans. This sheet pan recipe only takes 45 minutes to prepare and is a simple addition to your burger dinner.
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16. Make a BBQ Salad (With or Without Chicken)
BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing is a fresh and colorful salad that comes together in less than 1 hour. It combines crisp romaine, red onion, sweet corn, cotija cheese, cherry tomatoes, black beans, avocado, and Crunchy Garlic Tortilla Strips. Add tender BBQ chicken for extra protein and toss it with healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing for extra flavor!
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17. Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine is a gluten-free side that is loaded with flavor and comes together quickly. These buttery mushrooms call for just a few ingredients, including mushrooms, garlic, parsley, and white wine.
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18. Vegetable Wild Rice
Vegetable Wild Rice
Vegetable Wild Rice is a versatile and easy burger side. It features scrumptious vegetables, a wild rice blend, hearty broth, and herbs for seasoning.
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19. Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad
Spicy Kani Salad is a rich umami flavored salad featuring imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, crispy panko, and spicy Kewpie mayo. Enjoy this 10-minute, flavor-packed salad as an appetizer or side for burgers.
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20. Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots is a quick and delicious gluten-free sheet pan recipe featuring roasted Brussel sprouts, carrots, maple syrup, olive oil, and herbs. Cook it in under 30 minutes!
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20 Healthy Burger Sides
Looking for Healthy Burger Sides? Look no further! Below we list all of our favorite healthy Burger side dishes, including scrumptious vegetables, healthy french fries, and zesty salads.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
- 1 medium zucchini shredded, about 2 cups
- 2 pinches kosher salt divided
- 1 cup corn kernels about 1 ear of sweet corn
- 1 shallot minced
- ½ cup panko
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral cooking oil, divided
- Greek yogurt, creme fraiche, or sour cream
Pan-Roasted Corn (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral cooking oil, divided
- 2 tablespoon corn kernels
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Shred zucchini and remove moisture - Use a hand grater or a food processor with a grater disc to grate the zucchini. Place shredded zucchini in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Allow the zucchini to sit for about 10 minutes to release moisture. Gently press the remaining moisture out of the zucchini. This prevents the fritters from getting soggy.1 medium zucchini, 2 pinches kosher salt
- Mix ingredients - Add zucchini, corn kernels, shallot, panko, flour, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic powder, a pinch of black pepper, a pinch of salt, and basil to a large mixing bowl. Toss until combined. Beat an egg in a small bowl and fold into the mixture until well combined.2 pinches kosher salt, 1 cup corn kernels , 1 shallot, ½ cup panko, ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup basil, ¼ cup flour
- Cook the fritters - Heat a large pan or braiser over medium high heat and add oil. Scoop about 3-4 tablespoons of batter and form each scoop into 8-10 patties. Cook the patties in batches as to not overcrowd the pan. Place the patties in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until both sides are golden. Line a plate with a paper towel and transfer the fritters to the plate to blot the excess oil from the fritters.1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup basil, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, Greek yogurt, creme fraiche, or sour cream
- Pan roast corn (optional) - Pan roast corn while the fritters cook for an additional topping. In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a splatter screen if available, as the corn can heat and pop out of the pan otherwise. Once the corn turns golden brown, stir in salt and remove from heat.1 tablespoon avocado oil, 2 tablespoon corn kernels, 1 pinch kosher salt
- Serve - Serve with Greek yogurt, creme fraiche, or sour cream and sprinkle with basil and roasted corn.¼ cup basil, Greek yogurt, creme fraiche, or sour cream
Notes
Top Tips
- Cook fritters in a neutral oil that can tolerate high heat. If you use butter or olive oil, it could burn.
- Don't flip the fritters until you see a little browning underneath or they may crumble.
- Be sure to press the moisture out of the zucchini so they don't get soggy.
- Make sure the pan isn't too hot or the fritters will burn. If your pan starts to smoke in between batches, let the pan cool down.
- Use a quarter cup measuring cup to scoop the batter. This results in uniform patties that will have the same thickness and cook evenly.
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