Cozy Productive Monday & Starting the Advent Calendars! | VLOGMAS DAY 2

burger buns

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese maintains flavor with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas add creaminess at a lower cost.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Season Gardein vegan beef with salt and black pepper.

Form the vegan beef into patties, about 1 inch thick.

Cook patties in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side until heated through.

In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with cheese (not specified if vegan or dairy) and cover to melt.

While burgers are cooking, prepare the bowls with lettuce as the base.

Slice tomatoes, onions, and avocados for toppings.

Once patties are done, place each patty on top of the lettuce in the bowls.

Add sliced tomatoes, onions, pickles, and avocado on top of the patties.

Drizzle with ketchup, mustard, and barbecue sauce as desired.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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