Lunche for 8
Grilled Bean Burgers
Mashed beans, sautéed vegetables, oats, and seasonings form sturdy patties grilled until browned and served on buns.
$4.62for 4 servings
$1.15 per serving$4.62 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 8 | $3.60Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.00Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup salsa
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, and carrot for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the beans, mash them in a large bowl, and mix in the vegetables, mustard, soy sauce, ketchup, and oats.
- Shape the mixture into 8 patties and rest them for 5 minutes.
- Heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Grill the patties for 4 minutes per side until browned and heated through.
- Place the patties on the buns with lettuce and salsa.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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