How dorky was that title? I know.
But tonight, I took the standard chickpea cutlet recipe and turned it into black bean burgers:
Close up:
I’m sure other people have done this, and I can’t remember any of the amounts I used, so I’m not going to post a recipe. Basically, I just subbed the beans for the chickpeas, obviously, and then replaced the spices with chili powder, corriander, cumin, cayanne pepper, and paprika…maybe a little under a teaspoon of each? I was surprised by how well it turned out because I was really just throwing stuff in left and right.
We had them on the sandwich thins with guacamole, tomato, and some baked fries on the side. I just used one potato for both of us and I’m glad I did because I was way full after this.
Earlier, I had some 0% plain Chobani yogurt with strawberry jam:
I know, the proportion of jam to yogurt is nearly equal. This is the first time I’ve ever had Chobani, and I’m not going to sugar coat this: It tasted like Elmer’s glue. Does anyone else think this? Yuck. I can’t even describe it, it was almost dry or something. Is that normal? I like Fage and Trader Joe’s Greek yogurt, so I assumed I’d like this too, but I am not a fan.
what a culinary masterpiece that black bean burger is! good to know about the chobani, i’ve been seeing it a lot recently and have nearly been temped by it.
Oooh yum!! Love the bean burgers.
man, so sorry you didn’t like the Chobani!!
Gotta say….I want a black bean burger now.
That’s strange about the Chobani. I will admit that I don’t like the plain or vanilla flavors because I also think it tastes funky (my thought was chalk, which is sorta close to glue). But I really like the strawberry + blueberry flavors. Maybe it was that particular container? Hum. I think the tastebuds also get used to certain flavors (specifically yogurt) and trying a new brand can be a little off on first try.
That black bean burger looks magnificent!
I love chobani!!! Maybe your getting sick, because it tastes awesome in all the flavors. My favorite is the plain with a little bit of honey (the free packets from starbucks work the best!). Give it another try.
Wow, I definitely have to try subing black beans in. Good idea..
Too bad about the crappy yogurt. That kind isn’t available around here anyway so I can’t tell ya if I would agree or not, but at least you can go back to your fage.
Actually, I think the title is adorable!
I made lentil sloppy joes last night and nobody complained.
Yum! That black bean burger looks really good. I don’t have any advice on the yogurt…. I haven’t seen it around here.
That burger looks awesome. Kudos to you for being able to make something taste delicious by combining flavors in random amounts as you see fit. It’s the sign of a true chef
Jenngirl –
It could just be me, other people seem to like it.
VG –
Thanks.
Em –
I know, you love it, right? I don’t get it. Maybe it’s me.
Rose –
Maybe it is like chalk.
Kat –
Thank you!
Larissa –
They have Chobani there??? Come on. Tell the truth.
Kristie –
Yeah, I do love Fage.
Kristen –
Recipe? Please?
EBF –
It was good, thanks.
Jenn –
I’m no chef, but thanks!!
I love the black bean burger idea! If you make it again let us know what you throw together. I do that all of time – I am not a measurer!
ewwww, I don’t get the Chobani “hype” either! It’s gross. I much prefer organic plain.
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