4 Ways to Eat a Black Bean Burger #OMGardein + Giveaway

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Chipotle Black Bean Burger with Southwestern Zoodles
Black bean burgers are the bomb! Especially the Chipotle Black Bean Burgers from Gardein, with their spicy, smoky southwest flavor. I could think of a million ways to serve these plant-based patties and today I’m sharing 4 Ways to Eat a Black Bean Burger. Since these alternative burgers come four to a pouch,  you can enjoy something different with each one! And, the patties cook straight from frozen in minutes, so even on the busiest nights, you’ll can eat a healthy dinner at home instead of heading to the drive-through. Keep reading to get the recipes and to enter my giveaway for a $25 Visa Gift Card so that you can buy and try Gardein for yourself — plus there’s a $1 off coupon for everyone!

4 Ways to Eat a Black Bean Burger - make your next meal easy and healthy thanks to these plant-based patties from Gardein. #spon

I’ve always found meatless products from Gardein to be a quick and convenient way to create a plant-based meal, especially as a busy home cook who doesn’t have tons time to fuss with finding quality and adequate sources of plant-based protein – I can count on Gardein to help me out with this.

Chipotle Black Bean BurgerJust so you know, I am an eater of chicken, beef, seafood in addition to lots of plant-based proteins – I crave variety in my diet! Variety in colors, flavors and types of foods – I think it’s one of the best ways to ensure that I’m treating myself to a wholesome abundance of nutrients. Covering all the bases for my body, so to speak!

Making a meal featuring plant-based proteins is something that happens a couple times a week at my house – but when we have vegetarian and vegan relatives visiting, it’s more frequent.

Gardein products are good for your body, made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies. You get the taste, texture and protein content of meat for typically less fat, less calories and no cholesterol. And, Gardein products are all vegan and kosher.

Chipotle Black Bean & Spicy Zoodles Burger (pictured above)

Prepare black bean burger according to preferred method on package. Use spiralizer to cut ½ zucchini. Season with salt, chili pepper and cumin; steam in microwave-safe dish for approximately 1 minute or until tender but not mushy. Add prepared zoodles and patty to bun and add condiments of choice. Serves 1.

Chipotle Black Bean Burger with Southwestern Mushroom-Squash TossChipotle Bean Burger & Southwestern Mushroom-Squash Toss

  • 2 Chipotle Black Bean Burger Patties
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium summer squash or zucchini, spiralized or julienned
  • ½ pint button mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ teaspoon each: salt, cumin, chili powder

Prepare black bean burgers according to preferred method on package. In medium skillet, add olive oil and bring to medium heat. Sauté squash, mushrooms and tomatoes for approximately 2 minutes, or until softened, but not mushy. Season with salt, cumin and chili powder. Divide veggies among two bowls and top each with a patty. Serves 2.

 Black Bean Burger, Hummus and Spinach Stack - GardeinChipotle Black Bean Burger, White Hummus & Spinach Stack

  • 1 Chipotle Black Bean Burger Patty
  • ¼ cup packaged white bean hummus
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach
  • Garnish: pine nut relish from top of hummus or chopped nuts of choice

Prepare black bean burger according to preferred method on package. In small skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and spinach for 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Top patty with hummus and spinach. Add garnish. Serves 1.

Gardein Black Bean Taco Bake for One Chipotle Black Bean Taco Bake for One

  • 1 Chipotle Black Bean Burger Patty
  • 2 tablespoons frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 ounce cheddar cheese
  • Garnish with sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired

Prepare black bean burger according to preferred method on package. Break cooked patty into small pieces. In small baking dish or large ramekin, toss together cooked burger pieces, corn, salsa and tomato until combined. Stir in crushed tortilla chips. Top with cheddar cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minute or until warmed through and cheese bubbling on top. Serves 1.

Gardein Meatless Pepperoni Pizza Pocket

I also love the Gardein Meatless Pepperoni Pizza Pocket (a new product) that is perfect for my lunch-on-the-go or those busy weeknights when kids have overlapping sports practices and I am literally feeding them in the car.  I really appreciate how easy they are to make (kids can do them in the toaster oven) and they have 42% less fat than traditional pizza pockets.

You need to try these products for yourself  — help keep life quick, easy and healthy! Head over to Gardein and get a $1 coupon now until May 31, 2016!! #OMGardein

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181 thoughts on “4 Ways to Eat a Black Bean Burger #OMGardein + Giveaway”

  4. I love Gardein! I didn’t know they have bean burgers. I heard they are coming out with Skillet entrees which Im super excited to try I visited the site and I want to try out the Meatless Pizza Pockets.

    thank you for the cool giveaway 🙂

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  7. I would really like to try their sweet & sour porkless stir-fry. It looks delicious aand I bet it is easy and quick.

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  9. the first thing i want to try is the crispy tenders. they look really good. i can’t wait to try them.

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  13. I want to try the sweet potato, black bean & chick’n enchiladas! They look really healthy!

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  14. Yum! I love the idea of putting zucchini noodles on your burger! And that white hummus and spinach version? So good! Love black bean burgers! Thanks for the ideas!

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  34. I’d love to try the ultimate beefless burger. They really have a great selection at Gardein. Thanks for this chance.

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  44. Yes to all of these. I’m a huge fan of the multipurpose and convenient black bean and veggie burgers.

    Thanks for sharing with the fitness health & happiness community. Have a great weekend Jennifer!

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  55. I would like to try the pinenut encrusted scallopini with rocket salad. It looks so good!

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  56. I really like their 7 grain chick’n tenders (so good sliced up and added to a salad), so I want to try the Mandarin Crispy Chick’n to see if the family will notice it’s not the usual take-out stuff.

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  61. I would love to try the Crispy Chick’n Patty because one of my sons is a vegetarian and likes soy products a lot.

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  72. I love garden burgers. Your recipe for the hummus spinach stack is definitely something I would make. It would be especially good with spinach from the garden!

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  73. I would like to try the roasted corn relish recipe. It looks really good. Thank you!

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  113. This recipe looks interesting: chef tal’s spicy moroccan carrot salad
    Thanks for the contest.

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  125. the sweet potato, black bean & chick’n enchiladas look so good! Id love to make those

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  138. Goodness, all of those look so delicious. I would really love to try the mini crabless cakes !

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  141. I would love to try the recipe for the Sweet and Sour Porkless Stirfry for my family for a weeknight meal using Gardin sweet & sour porkless bites.

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  145. I would like to try the crispy tenders. My daughter doesn’t eat meat, and I think she would like these.

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  161. I’d like to try the gardein scallopini picatta recipe first. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  166. I’ve tried most all of their products so I’m looking forward to trying the new pizza pockets soon.

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  172. I think I’d like to try the chick’n sandwich with jalapeno lime coleslaw – light on the jalapenos for me. 😉

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