How to Make Black Bean Burgers

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.

Mash black beans in a bowl using a fork.

Cook quinoa in vegetable stock and water.

Add sautéed onion, yellow bell pepper, and garlic to the mixture.

Mix in cumin and an egg for binding.

Add breadcrumbs to achieve the right consistency for forming patties.

Chill the mixture to let flavors meld.

Form patties by hand.

Cook patties in a skillet with olive oil until browned.

Serve on a burger bun with a slice of onion.

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