CRISPY Black Bean Burger That Tastes Better Than Meat

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Prepare the crispy red peppers by chopping the red bell peppers and mixing with flour, flaxmeal, plant milk, panko, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Cook the crispy red peppers until golden and crispy.

In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, chopped portobello mushrooms, yellow onion, flax egg, chipotle peppers, and panko or bread crumbs.

Form the mixture into patties.

Cook the patties in a skillet until browned on both sides.

Assemble the smash burger with vegan buns, lettuce, pickles, sliced tomatoes, and chipotle mayo.

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