Dinner for 4
Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
$7.33for 4125 minServes 4
Mashed sweet potato, beans, cornmeal, and spices form patties that chill, bake, and fill buns with fresh toppings.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sweet potatoes, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 6.5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Cornmeal, 0.75 oz$0.08/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.05Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Salsa, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.62Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 2.5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Buns and rolls, 4$0.45 each typical | 4 | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.33 | ||
Swaps
- 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
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 125 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.83 per serving$7.33 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato mashed
- 1 cup white cannellini beans
- 2 tbsp yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 red pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- salsa (optional)
- lettuce (optional)
- 1 small avocado
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- cilantro (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns
Steps
- Cook the red pepper and yellow onion in 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Mix the vegetables, sweet potato, beans, cornmeal, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Chill the mixture for 75 minutes.
- Shape four patties, coat them with panko, and place them on an oiled baking sheet.
- Bake the patties at 400 F for 15 minutes per side.
- Fill the buns with the patties, avocado, corn, lettuce, salsa, and cilantro.
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