Southwest Veggie Burgers | Quick & Simple Recipes | Whole Foods Market

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and chickpeas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Drain and rinse black beans, then mash in a bowl until mostly smooth.

Finely chop red bell pepper, onion, and garlic, then sauté in a skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Combine the sautéed mixture with the mashed beans in the bowl.

Stir in bread crumbs, egg, and chopped cilantro until well mixed.

Form mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.

Cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.

Toast burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.

Assemble burgers by placing a patty on each bun, topped with avocado and cheese if desired.

Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Cooking Techniques

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