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    113 months ago

    I’ve had some amazing black bean burgers, and they opened my eyes to how awesome beans can be.

    A great food experience is crucial to letting people see that it’s not so bad cutting back on meat.

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      Well, the thing about falafel is that you’re not necessarily cutting back on meat. You’re just eating falafel because of how good it is –

      There’s no mental disconnection that “oh man, I wish this was beef”, no, it’s just “God damn this tahina sauce and pickled cabbage is amazing”

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        73 months ago

        I’d argue that’s the same for black bean burgers. They are not like faux meat burgers, but a thing on their own.

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          13 months ago

          You’ve convinced me. I’m gonna try one next time I’m getting burgers. What sauces go well with black bean burger?

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            13 months ago

            They are pretty versatile, especially if they are homemade. But my go-to’s are a smokey bbq sauce or sriracha mayo

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                13 months ago

                Eh, anything that melts I’d suppose. Most of the times I used gouda, because that’s what was in the fridge

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      43 months ago

      Some time ago, i ate beans when i needed to save money. I didn’t hate it, but i didn’t love it.

      Now i get super excited when i have beans at home that are already soaked and ready to go. Beans are fantastic.

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        That’s cool. It’s only later in life that I came to know that some people associated beans with poverty.

        When I was growing up, it was just another staple protein, along with lentils, chickpeas, soy, and occasionally meat. So I just kept that up when I started shopping and cooking for myself.

        Glad you were able to get over a negative first impression! That’s impressive.

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      13 months ago

      Black beans with bulger and spices, miam miam!

      It does not do well on a grill, though, so be warned