BLACK BEAN BURGER AIR FRYER

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.

Drain and rinse black beans; mash them in a bowl until mostly smooth.

Incorporate finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green chilies into the mashed beans.

Mix in ground beef, salt, and black pepper until just combined; avoid overmixing.

Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into patties.

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

Add the patties to the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes until a crust forms.

Flip the patties and place cheddar cheese on top; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts.

Toast burger buns in the skillet until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Assemble the burgers by placing patties on buns; top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cilantro.

Squeeze lime juice over the assembled burgers before serving.

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