Cindy Homemade Veggie Burger Recipe For the Budget Cook
December 9th 2008 09:45
I found it in the back of an old magazine while cleaning out my dad's storage room one day. I decided to try it out and I was amazed. Even my meat-eating father (who normally scorns vegetarian food) thought they were delicious.
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MEXICAN BEAN BURGERS
YIELDS: 12 Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- pinch of chili powder
Directions:
1.) Place carrot into a bowl, and fill with about 1/4 inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap, and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until soft. Drain.
2.) Mash beans and steamed carrot in a large bowl. Mix in green pepper, onion, salsa, bread crumbs, and whole wheat flour. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Add flour to create a firmer mixture, or more salsa if the mixture is too stiff. Form mixture into 8 patties, and place on a greased baking sheet.
3.) Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray. Fry the patties for about 8 minutes on each side, or until browned and firm.
TIPS:
These veggie burgers are fantastic on the grill! They can also be cooked in the oven if you prefer. Use plenty of flour on your hands to keep them from sticking while you're forming the patties. Also, try melting cheese on them while they're still on the grill or in the pan.
Stocking the dry ingredients used in this recipe is a wise choice. You'll be able to make your own veggie burgers time and again, buying only a carrot and can of beans!
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve on wheat rolls (or regular hamburger buns) with lettuce, tomato, cheese and your favorite condiment. These veggie burgers go great with oven-fries.
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BUDGET METER:
$0.20 - 1 carrot
$1.25 - 1 can kidney beans (store brand)
$0.80 - 1/2 cup green bell pepper
$0.60 - 1/2 cup onion
$1.99 - 2 cups salsa (store brand)
$0.90 - 1 cup bread crumbs (store brand)
$0.50 - 1 cup all purpose flour (store brand)
$0.05 - Salt, pepper and chili powder
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$6.29 - Recipe Total
$0.52 - Price per Serving
That's half the price of pre-packaged veggie burgers per serving! Plus, they taste much better and you'll have leftovers for days!
NOTE: All prices are calculated based on the least expensive ingredients available to me locally. Your price may vary slightly but should give you a good idea of what you're facing.
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