Dinner for 4

Black Bean Burgers

Name: Black Bean Burgers
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 oz) black beans; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; small pinch of cayenne; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sriracha; 4 hamburger buns; lettuce

These black bean burgers mix beans with vegetables, eggs, and crumbs, then cook in a skillet and serve on buns.

Typical price

$8.89for 4 servings

$2.22 per serving$8.89 for 4

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28 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Lunches Summer grilling

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	28 oz	$2.52Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	3 oz	$0.42Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical	4	$1.80Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.89

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 cans (14 oz) black beans
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
small pinch of cayenne
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha
4 hamburger buns
lettuce

Steps

Drain and rinse the beans, then mash them in a large bowl.
Stir in the eggs, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and cilantro.
Shape the mixture into four patties and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Heat the oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and firm throughout.
Stir the remaining mayonnaise with the sriracha, then spread it on the buns and add the burgers and lettuce.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

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