Ew.

Oh goodness, this is not good at all! I swear I feel my arteries clogging just looking at it!

Much better!

This is my kind of meal! (In fact, it was my meal tonight )

Meredith’s homemade bean burger:

In a bowl, mash about 1/3 cup of no salt added beans (I used cannellini ) with a fork. Add 1/4 c rolled oats, 1 clove of garlic (minced), 1/2 of a small onion (diced), 1 TBSP ketchup, 1 TBSP mustard, chili powder and cumin to taste. Form into a patty and heat in a skillet over medium heat with a little EVOO for about 2.5 minutes each side.

Serve on toasted whole wheat bread with spinach, tomato, pickles, and your desired condiments.

Add a side of baked sweet potato fries for a meal that is 100x better than what’s in picture #1!

~Meredith

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Posted in dinner, helpful hints & tips | Tagged beans, spinach, sweet potato, tomato, veggie burger | 15 Comments

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1. on October 19, 2009 at 8:20 pm | Reply ksgoodeats

   I would take your version any day Looks fantastic!!

   
   
2. on October 19, 2009 at 9:20 pm | Reply Mitri

   Mm that bean burger sounds fantastic And it doesn’t sound overly complicated like some recipes are!

   
   
3. on October 19, 2009 at 9:55 pm | Reply traynharder23

   ARen’t kashi bars BOMBA?!

   i love. only 2 more tho. sadness.

   okay, i’ve been looking for a good bean burger recipe- and YOU JUST POSTED AN AWESOME ONE!
   i’m going to blog post my attempt!

   
   
4. on October 19, 2009 at 11:39 pm | Reply Angharad

   100% improvement on the “traditional” american meal. Way to rock that one!

   
   
5. on October 20, 2009 at 12:01 pm | Reply Nicci@NiftyEats

   Now, that’s my kind of burger. healthier and just as good. I had a veggie burger last night.

   
   
6. on October 20, 2009 at 12:06 pm | Reply Cindy

   EW is RIGHT…yours looks DELISH!

   it’s bean burger day in blog land! I guess I need to make me some~

   
   
7. on October 20, 2009 at 12:23 pm | Reply Anne Marie@ New Weigh of Life

   I like your version much, much better!

   
   
8. on October 20, 2009 at 8:53 pm | Reply janetha

   LOVE LOVE LOVE your healthy version!!!

   
   
9. on October 21, 2009 at 7:45 am | Reply Maria (Tough Cookie)

   I found the veggie toys by googling “natural veggie toys!” I had in mind what I was looing for, and they actually exist! I found them for a little cheaper on Amazon.com.

   
   
   • on October 21, 2009 at 8:12 pm Meredith

     How cute! Thanks for letting me know

     
     
10. on October 23, 2009 at 9:43 am | Reply sarah (ghost world)

    agree your version is MUCH preferred although personally i love the whole ‘bun’ concept — my favorite are the ezekiel sesame buns! so filling, healthy, and delicious.

    
    
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