Who doesn’t love the ol’ faithful meal of a burger and
fries?! Although people insist that a value menu meal is cheaper than anything
you can make it home, I have a quick, easy and healthier alternative - Quinoa Burgers and Zucchini Fries!
Quinoa Burgers
Ingredient
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Price
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1c cooked quinoa
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$0.60
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¼ c shredded carrots
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$0.05
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2 green onions, sliced
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$0.10
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¾ c black beans, drained and rinsed
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$0.50
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¼ c Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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$0.10
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp pepper
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1/2 egg, lightly beaten
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$0.15
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Mash together (or
use the food processor) cooked quinoa, beans,
breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until combined but still slightly chunky. Mix in carrots, green onions, and additional seasonings. Form into 2 patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook
burgers until browned, about 8 minutes per side.
Put these patties
on a whole grain bun, add your favorite condiments, and boom, quick and yummy
burgers!
Makes 2 servings.
Price: $0.75/serving
Nutrition
information: 300 calories, 5g fat, 52g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 14g fiber
Baked Zucchini Fries
Ingredient
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Price
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1 lb
zucchini
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$1.25
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1/2 c
Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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$0.30
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2 T
grated parmesan cheese
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$0.25
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1 egg
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$0.20
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Preheat
oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick
cooking spray. Whisk 2 eggs together and set aside. Cut zucchini into strips.
Dip zucchini sticks in egg and roll in bread crumbs with parmesan cheese. Place
strips on baking sheet. Lightly spray strips with non-stick cooking spray
(optional). Bake for 10-12 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10-12 minutes
until crisp and golden brown.
Makes 4 servings.
Price per serving: $0.50
Nutrition
Info: 93 calories, 2g fat, 14g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 5g protein
Talk: A
value meal burger and fries is $2. This meal is still cheaper than that! The
nutrition comparison is pretty obvious too, so why not try and make the swap!