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Dinner for 4

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

$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

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical1.5 oz$0.30Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical13 oz$1.17Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typicala little$0.10Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typicala little$0.07Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical1$0.60Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Oats$0.10/oz typical1.5 oz$0.15Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical4$1.80Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical0.5$1.25Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.69

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.

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

AmericanVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer grilling

Typical price

$1.67 per serving$6.69 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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

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

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