Dinner for 4

Cheddar Cauliflower Burgers

Name: Cheddar Cauliflower Burgers
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 head cauliflower; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; salt & pepper; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage; distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1/4 cup parsley; 1/2 avocado; 1 clove garlic; 1 lime; salt and pepper; water to thin

$5.45for 445 minServes 4

Roasted cauliflower mixes with rice, cheddar, and egg, then cooks into crisp patties with a fresh avocado sauce.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cauliflower, 0.5$3.29 each typical	0.5	$1.65Typical price
	Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.14Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Cabbage, 0.1 lb$0.79/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.09Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.56Typical price
	Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical	0.5	$0.65Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.45

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/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 oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegar

Not included in the cost.

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

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Lunches Summer grilling

Typical price

$1.36 per serving$5.45 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 head cauliflower
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
1 cup cooked white rice
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 avocado
1 clove garlic
1 lime
salt and pepper
water to thin

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the cauliflower on a baking sheet for 15 minutes, then cool it for 5 minutes.
Chop the cauliflower and mix it with rice, cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into four patties and chill them for 5 minutes.
Cook the patties in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes per side, until firm and the centers reach 160 F.
Toss the cabbage with vinegar, and blend the cilantro, parsley, avocado, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and water into a sauce.
Serve the patties with the cabbage and avocado sauce.