Chili Cheeseburger

Dr. Praeger's • 8 September 2026

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Need a game day showstopper? Pile quick stovetop chili and melty cheddar on a Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burger.

Servings: 4  |  Time: 20 minutes
Made with: Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

Quick chili

  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Burgers

  • 4 Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers
  • 4 buns
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or a plant-based version
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, or a plant-based version
  • 4 to 6 large spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook the onion, tomatoes and chili pepper in olive oil with the chili powder for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the beans and simmer 3 minutes more. Keep warm.
  3. In a non-stick skillet, cook the Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers straight from the freezer, 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  4. Build each burger with spinach, a patty, a scoop of chili, shredded cheddar and a small dollop of Greek yogurt. Serve right away.

Dr. Praeger's products cook straight from the freezer. No thawing needed, and the microwave works in a pinch. Check the package for times.

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