I had quite extensive pre-packed work eats.
Check out the holiday flavored bars I FINALLY tracked down.
I was soooo excited to try the Iced Gingerbread Clif bar AND the Spooky S’mores Z bar. They were both excellent. Sugary, but amazing. Seasonal bars still don’t make up for the nast weather though.
For dinner, I decided to finally tackle a dish I’ve been wanting to make for a while now. After seeing that Whole Foods started to carry Candle 79’s black bean pumpkin burger, I knew I wanted to make my own version. Similar to Diana, I like tweaking recipes, but I also don’t like paying through my a-hole for a single (store bought) burger.
Mine was way cheaper, and yielded several servings, so I would consider it a success.
First, I made black beans (from their dried form), and right before they were done, I added in 3/4 cup of TVP (texturized veg protein), and enough water to make it look like this.
After it was all stirred together, I added in 1/2 can pumpkin puree.
Then popped it in the bullet…
Molded them into patties…
The extra (uncooked) part was so tasty, I ate it on its own. I may be repeating this recipe with a few alterations for a hearty chili in the future…
They came out quite nice, but probably could have used some kind of egg replacer to help them hold together better. There’s always next time.
With sweet potato rounds on the side, I served it up, and dug in.
Kyle was still sick, and had to stay home from work again, so I had some Newman’s Own pretzels with hummus while he was computering the PM away with work schtuff.
I’m kinda obsessed with the apple cinnamon combo right now. Back to the grind manana. Peace out.
Seems like an odd combo? Maybe I will get adventurous and try them next week! I have lots of pumpkin around and I do love black beans! I totally want to try Iced Gingerbread, but haven’t seen that one! I hate they aren’t vegan, but I try not to be too strict with food.
nice 😀 Those black bean pumpkin burgers looks so good!
Look at you, making black bean burgers like a pro! They look amazing, especially with the sweet potatoes. I am of the opinion that black beans and sweet potatoes were MEANT to be enjoyed together at all times.
Dude. I totally was thinking I wanted to make something with pumpkin and black beans today.
And dude, I totally want an Iced Gingerbread Clif bar…never tried them.
And dude, I hope your dude feels better.
Samesies to apple cinn combo. I think I’ve eaten more than apples and PB lately; que strange.
Your veggie burgs look robustly divine. Yo quiero.
The apply cinnamon combo will never get old in my books!
The apple cinnamon combo will never get old in my books!
Iced gingerbread is uber enticing!!
Great idea with the burgers!
I’m glad the Spooky S’mores gets the a-okay. Hopefully you’ll find out why I say that either today or tomorrow 😉
Best part about vegan recipes? Eating the dough.
Did you watch the reunion last night? I really don’t know if I’ll be able to handle watching Kim perform Tardy for the Party – I may have to “go to the bathroom” or “check the weather for tomorrow” while that’s on.
Your burgers look delish!! I wish I had a bullet…and cooking skills 😉
Cinnamon+anything is my obsession…
Good luck getting back to work!
When I read your title I KNEW this cheese was gonna be off the hizzy. I neeed neeed neeed to make those. teach me now.
I lurv the spookey s’mores! Must get myself another one of those!
mmm apple cinnamon <3
your title cracked me up.
black bean burgers wat wat! they look delish. Email me one? ya know? Gosh, how craze would that be. Someday, someday.
Dang those look goooood. I need a bullet. I guess a regular blender would work, but the MB looks like more fun. 🙂
Yum! Looks amazing! I can’t believe you make your own veggie burgers, that’s so cool, I’m definitely going to have to try it. You make it look easy!
Those pumpkin black bean burgers look professional! I’m so glad Kyle is feeling better:)
The burgers look great! I have found that a flax “egg” works great in burgers for a binder…have you used the flax “eggs” before?
Courtney
how much do I have to pay you to come to my house and pack my lunch everyday?
..okay, you can have weekends off I suppose.
These burgers look AWESOME! Nice work girl! Love your lunchy- I just found both these bars at WFs Tuesday and did a little dance. Hope it clears up for the weekend.
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Those burgers look so good! I have to make those ASAP.