3 Comfort Food Recipes | Veggie Burger, Stir-Fried Rice, Tacos | Kreena Desai

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber at a lower cost.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole grain buns provide more nutrients.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus is creamy and lower in cost.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy.

Mash black beans in a bowl until mostly smooth.

Mix in cooked quinoa, oats, grated carrot, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.

Form the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Alternatively, grill patties over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side.

Toast burger buns on the grill or in the skillet until lightly golden.

Assemble burgers by placing a patty on each bun, topped with lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

Serve immediately with your choice of condiments.

Cooking Techniques

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