black-bean-burger-2If you are trying to keep your grocery budget in check, an easy way to reduce spending is throwing in a couple of meatless meals. I have had several folks request that I start adding more meatless options to the menus each week. I am going to do my best to pull out some of my family’s favorites and share them.

This week I am sharing another recipe that is always a hit at my house – Black Bean Burgers.

If you have never made your own Black Bean Burgers you really are missing out. This is possibly one of the easiest recipes to put together and the taste is just phenomenal. I have several versions that I rotate. Today I am sharing my favorite version that uses cumin, chili powder and cilantro. It’s packed with flavor and really so good.

If you really want to take these to the next level, whip up some of my homemade buns and you will have a recipe that is absolutely fantastic. As you can see by the picture they bake up so big and are perfect for this burger!

If you have a few extra minutes, whip up a double batch of burgers and toss some in the freezer. They freeze great and cook up super fast. I love this recipe for a super simple lunch on the weekends. Give these a try and you’ll have a happy wallet plus big smiles from your family!

Add some Roasted Potatoes and Kale Chips and you have a fantastic meal that is very inexpensive. This meal is part of the Publix Menu For The Week 4/10 – 4/19 (4/9 – 4/19 for some. Check out the other recipe that I have posted so far:

Black Bean Burger Recipe
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients
  • 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons onion
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (more if desired)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • [url href=”https://www.old.iheartpublix.com/index.php/2014/01/blue-cheese-sliders-balsamic-onions/” target=”_blank”]Buns[/url]
  • Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, etc…
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, pulse the onion, garlic and cilantro until finely minced.
  2. Pat the beans dry and place in a bowl.
  3. Use a fork to mash the beans then add cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, sriracha, onion mixture and the egg.
  4. Stir until combined.
  5. Add the breadcrumbs and mix until combined.
  6. Divide the mixture and create 4 burgers by rolling the mixture into a ball then gently flattening into a burger.
  7. You can now freeze or cook the burgers.
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  9. Cook the burgers for 5 – 7 minutes per side until heated through and set.
  10. Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.

Black Beans $1
Panko Breadcrumbs = $2.19
Garlic – 75¢
Onions, $2
Cilantro, $1.29
Russet or Red Potatoes, 5 lb, $2.99
Kale, 16 oz, 2/$4

We already bought the potatoes, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions for our other recipe so this one will cost you less than $5 plus the cost of toppings!