Dinner for 4

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Name: Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa; 1/3 cup water; 2 cups black beans or 15 ounce can; 2 tbsp minced red onion; 1 tbsp chopped green onion; 1/4 cup minced jalapeño; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 3/4 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp black pepper (optional); 1 large egg; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 4 burger buns; romaine or leaf lettuce; sliced red onion (optional); fresh micro greens or sprouts (optional); mayo; yellow mustard; craving cheese? pepper jack slices are awesome with this tasty veggie burger!

$6.69for 433 minServes 4

These quinoa and black bean burgers mix with oats and seasonings, then cook in oil until firm and browned.

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 1.5 oz$0.20/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Canned beans, 13 oz$0.09/oz typical	13 oz	$1.17Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Oats, 1.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Buns and rolls, 4$0.45 each typical	4	$1.80Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
	Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.69

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

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

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Lunches Summer grilling

Typical price

$1.67 per serving$6.69 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa
1/3 cup water
2 cups black beans or 15 ounce can
2 tbsp minced red onion
1 tbsp chopped green onion
1/4 cup minced jalapeño
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)
1 large egg
2 tbsp avocado oil
4 burger buns
romaine or leaf lettuce
sliced red onion (optional)
fresh micro greens or sprouts (optional)
mayo
yellow mustard
craving cheese? pepper jack slices are awesome with this tasty veggie burger!

Steps

Cook the quinoa with water in a small covered saucepan for 12 minutes, then cool it for 3 minutes.
Mash the black beans in a large bowl, then stir in quinoa, onion, jalapeño, garlic, oats, and seasonings.
Mix in the egg, shape the mixture into four patties, and rest them for 3 minutes.
Heat avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and the centers reach 165 F.
Place each burger in a bun with lettuce, onion, sprouts, mayonnaise, mustard, or cheese if using.

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