Dinner for 3
Smoky Amaranth Black Bean Burgers
$8.38for 450 minServes 3
Amaranth and black beans form smoky vegetable patties, which bake until firm and pair with a creamy roasted pepper sauce.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.29 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHot sauce
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
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.10 per serving$8.38 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dry amaranth
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 genenerous pinch of salt
- 15 oz can black beans
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 green chili pepper
- 1/2 cup + 1 or 2 tbsp brown rice flour
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 tsp each of salt
- 2 1/2 slices pickled jalapeno (optional)
- 1 dash tabasco chipotle sauce or hot sauce (optional)
- juicy tomato slices
- red onion slices/rings
- cilantro leaves
- lettuce or greens
Steps
- Simmer amaranth, water, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Mash black beans, bell pepper, green chili, garlic powder, and cooked amaranth in a bowl for 5 minutes.
- Mix in 1/2 cup brown rice flour, adding more as needed, and shape six patties for 5 minutes.
- Blend coconut milk, roasted red peppers, salt, jalapeno, and hot sauce into a smooth sauce for 3 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place the patties on an oiled baking sheet for 2 minutes.
- Bake the patties for 15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Serve the patties with the sauce, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lettuce.
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