Dinner for 4

Black Bean Burgers with canned beans

Name: Black Bean Burgers with canned beans
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) black beans; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 small yellow onion; 2 jalapeños; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup grated carrot; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup corn kernels; 4 slices pepper jack cheese (optional); 4 burger buns; 1/2 cup chipotle mayo; romaine lettuce leaves; 1 cup caramelized onions

$11.85for 445 minServes 4

Mashed black beans, vegetables, spices, breadcrumbs, and egg form hearty patties baked until firm.

Black Bean Burgers with canned beans with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Carrots, a little$1.09/lb typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical	3 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Corn kernels, 2.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Swiss, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Buns and rolls, 4$0.45 each typical	4	$1.80Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical	4 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
	Marshmallows and candy, 1.75 oz$0.25/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.45Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.85

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.96 per serving$11.85 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz) black beans
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small yellow onion
2 jalapeños
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 large egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup corn kernels
4 slices pepper jack cheese (optional)
4 burger buns
1/2 cup chipotle mayo
romaine lettuce leaves
1 cup caramelized onions

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Mash the drained beans in a large bowl, leaving some pieces whole.
Stir in the onion, jalapeños, garlic, carrot, cilantro, spices, egg, breadcrumbs, and corn.
Shape the mixture into four patties and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake the patties for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until firm and the egg is fully cooked.
Toast the buns, then fill them with the patties, cheese if using, chipotle mayo, lettuce, and caramelized onions.

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