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Salsa Verde Burgers

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Wow, these Salsa Verde Burgers are OFF THE HOOK! If you need a new burger idea that everyone will love, look no further.

Wow, these Salsa Verde Burgers are OFF THE HOOK! If you need a new burger idea that everyone will love, look no further. These burgers are lean with a mean, green kick topped with pepper jack cheese, salsa verde and avocado – delish!

Salsa Verde Burgers

These salsa verde burgers are lean with a mean, green kick topped with pepper jack cheese, homemade salsa verde and avocado – delish! For more burger recipes, check out these 20 healthy Burger Recipes!

I’m usually a purist when it comes to burgers, but I love how these burgers came out!! I tested the burgers with both lean ground beef and ground chicken since I had both on hand, and I loved them equally. My husband’s not eating carbs this week so he ate two beef burgers without the bun.

Variations:

  • Meat: Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken, buffalo, black bean patties, veggie burgers, etc.
  • Buns: Swap the buns and make them into lettuce wraps or serve over a salad.
  • Dairy-free: Leave the cheese out or use dairy-free cheese.

What to Serve with Salsa Verde Burgers

Try these healthy sides to eat with your burgers to make it a meal:

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Wow, these Salsa Verde Burgers are OFF THE HOOK! If you need a new burger idea that everyone will love, look no further. These burgers are lean with a mean, green kick topped with pepper jack cheese, salsa verde and avocado – delish!

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Salsa Verde Burgers

4.50 from 2 votes
11
Cals:407
Protein:42
Carbs:25
Fat:17.5
Wow, these Salsa Verde Burgers are OFF THE HOOK! If you need a new burger idea that everyone will love, look no further. These burgers are lean with a mean, green kick topped with pepper jack cheese, salsa verde and avocado – delish!
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Latin
Wow, these Salsa Verde Burgers are OFF THE HOOK! If you need a new burger idea that everyone will love, look no further. These burgers are lean with a mean, green kick topped with pepper jack cheese, salsa verde and avocado – delish!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 burgers
Serving Size: 1 burger with the works

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • pinch kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 93% lean beef patties, about 4.75 oz each
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde, homemade or store bought
  • 4 slices Sargento reduced fat pepper jack cheese
  • 4 100 calorie whole wheat potato buns
  • 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage, ore lettuce
  • 4 ounces sliced avocado, from 1 medium haas

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet or grill over high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add the patties.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook a few minutes on each side, to your desired liking.
  • Add the cheese and cover; cook to melt, about 30 seconds.
  • Place the cooked burgers on the buns and top each burger with 2 tablespoons salsa verde, red cabbage and avocado slices.

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Notes

Gluten Free Salsa Verde Burger with No Bun
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 burger w/ cheese no bun
Calories: 308 • Fat: 17 g • Carb: 7 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 35 g • Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 320 mg  • Cholest: 87 mg
Dairy Free Salsa Verde Burger With Bun, No Cheese
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 burger with bun, no cheese
Calories: 358 • Fat: 14 g • Carb: 24 g • Fiber: 8 g • Protein: 37 g • Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 360 mg  • Cholest: 77 mg

Nutrition

Serving: 1 burger with the works, Calories: 407 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 42 g, Fat: 17.5 g, Saturated Fat: 6.5 g, Cholesterol: 87 mg, Sodium: 445 mg, Fiber: 8 g, Sugar: 7 g

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59 comments on “Salsa Verde Burgers”

      1. Sorry! Older recipe with some non working links, updated now! https://www.skinnytaste.com/salsa-verde/

  1. Wow! This hit the spot. I used a gluten free bun, pepper jack cheese, added pickled jalapenos onto the Salsa Verde, avocado and cabbage. This is my new go to burger.

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  13. Mine was 7 with no bun…I can't find a bun that is less than 4 points so I did mine with no bun & a side of black beans. Delicious!

  14. Does anyone know what the Smartpoints would be? I tried calculating but there is no saturated fat listed. This looks great…such amazing recipes on this site. Thank you thank you!!!

  15. Hi Gina. I appreciate all the hard work you do for us in providing recipes with Weight Watchers information. This recipe is one of my go to recipes, especially when I'm craving a burger. I've been checking in periodically to see if the new Smartpoints have been added. Thank you.

  16. Hey Gina . Me and my family love all your recipes 🙂 Where is the recipe link for the salsa Verde ??? I clicked on the highlighted salsa verde but it didnt give me a breakdown of all ingredients used in it.

  17. Gina – I am soooo enjoying your recipes. I have the new skinnytaste.com recipe book and I pretty much eat your recipes every single day. The ones that are not in the book but here on your site I just print out and have them in a book. Just last weekend I made Pumpkin Nut Muffins, Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins and Whole Wheat Mixed Berry Muffins on the same day double recipes. I love to make and then share with others. Now – you have outdone yourself with this burger – a must have!. Thank you so much. I am really enjoying eating healthy so hats off to you :o) Happy 4th of July!

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    Tanya Walker

    I made this burger because football season has started! Plus, I had just made some homemade tomatillo salsa last week so this was right on time. OMG!!! This burger is a keeper. Delicious! I didn't even add anything extra to the beef. The salsa and the cheese mmmm! WILL make again!

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    JenniferLuvsCandy

    I did as Melissa suggested with carrots, onions and garlic. Added cumin. HOME RUN!!! My toddler DEVOURED it! Delish! Thanks Gina (and Melissa)

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    Melissa Bischoping

    I made these tonight with a few minor changes – I added finely diced onion/garlic/carrot and made six patties instead of 4 with added fiber :). I also added some cumin to the ground beef
    My husband has said these are now his "favorite burger" I've ever made and we will definitely do them again! I served them with some homemade sweet potato chips and salsa!

  21. I made these about a month ago and they were so amazing!! Such great low-calorie, but delicious burger toppings! This will be a regular in my house 🙂

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    LePetitCanard

    DELICIOUS! We loved them.

    Certainly appreciate your cross blogging and promotion, but the salsa verde recipe is really buried between the pictures and video, and no easy to read ingredient list or printable recipe. Any chance we can get that on your own blog, please? 🙂 Thanks!

  23. Made these tonight with your zucchini turkey burger recipe! Added a little cumin and garlic to the patties and it was awesome. Thanks!

  24. The "Wholly Salsa" brand has an avocado salsa verde out and it is really very good. This could be used for the salsa verde, I'm sure. It has bits of avocado already in it.

  25. I would like to use ground chicken- I have never used it before- do you season it or just follow your recipe?

  26. I just discovered your website and blog when I was looking for some different spaghetti squash recipes (I will try the cheese and spinach one next time). I'm a fifty year old mother of two who is getting serious about eating less fat and carbohydrates, taming my sweet tooth, etc. I just need to lose 10 lbs & keep it off, but they can be stubborn in middle age! I already work out but am increasing that as well. I enjoy cooking, and your recipes and encouragement make eating well easier. Thanks for a great site, and I'll keep my eye out for your cookbook! Good luck!

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    Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

    Stunning burger! I think I chipped a tooth trying to take a bite on my screen. Yum!

  28. ok I just had one of these (I used lean ground beef) and its very flavorful! I love the mix of flavors with the pepper jack & avocado!
    Will definitely make these again….thanks Gina.

  29. Gina, Just want to say I've made many items from your list of recipes, Red Pepper stuffed w/Turkey, Jerk Pork, so many I cannot name..But they ALL were terrific! I try to eat low-carb & there's a lot here to choose from. Im making these at the moment and will enjoy them w/some Amish Red Leaf Lettuce instead of buns..Thanks so much for your help in eating healthy!! Looking forward to the cookbook…

  30. GINA! Your great. Easy question. I have bought the Target green salsa that you recommended w/another recipe (LOVED it)..I think I would be able to use that with this latest recipe as well. Am I correct w/that assumption?..take care.

  31. LOVE your recipes, Gina! Instead of using it as a topping, I'm wondering whether mixing the salsa verde into the burger would be a good way to add flavor and ensure a very moist burger?

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    Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

    Salsa verde is something I don't use often for no reason other than I forget it exists haha. I love it here!

  33. What a great idea! I love salsa verde! I add some cream of mushroom to my salsa verde to make it less pungent for my husband. He isn't too fond of it the strong bitter taste. http://elierey.blogspot.com/

  34. Oh my goodness, your photography is out of this world, and the recipes are always great. Please promise to continue this blog forever!

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    DessertForTwo

    The photo with the cheese melted over the entire patty? Oh heavens! I think I must have these soon!

  36. CorgiGirl, ijp, & Siobhan – the answers to your questions are already stated above – please read through the entire recipe & information before asking questions. Gina is a thorough as possible and she does respond to many questions but please respect the time she puts into being so thorough when she does post all of these fabulous recipes! Thank you Gina for all your hard work.

    1. Gina was super fast in responding to your questions – she had them answered before I was even done writing a comment! And as you can see she had already provided the information in the initial recipe post.

    2. Actually there was no mention of what type of bun she used in the original post, Anonymous. But thank you for the advice on how to read and ask questions…much appreciated.

  37. Looks so good Gina! Do you have a recipe for homemade Salsa Verde? Also think I will try with my homemade Chicken burgers!

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    Jennifer (Diefenderfer)

    How long does homemade salsa, like the one you made above, last? Wondering if I make a big batch, how long can I enjoy it? Thanks – love your blog!!! Made Chicken Parm Sunday and Bangin Shrimp last night!

    1. You can also use that salsa to make a quick pork chile verde in the crock pot. Just use a boneless pork roast, add salsa verde, cook on low all day 🙂 Serve with whole wheat tortillas and black beans