I have a couple of fun things to share with you guys today thanks to MorningStar Farms: A delicious recipe and a great giveaway! Not a bad way to kick off the day, right!?
If you’ve been a PBF reader from the beginning (thank you!), you know I’ve been a fan of MorningStar Farms veggie burgers for years.
My three favorite flavors:
- Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers
- Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burgers
- Asian Veggie Patties
Back when I worked in an office environment, my coworkers would always poke fun at my “pizza burger” afternoon snack because I’d heat up a Tomato & Basil Pizza Burger in the break room several times a week and it always made the break room smell like the pizza delivery guy just stopped by! I gravitated toward the pizza burger because it was super simple to heat up at work, packed a protein punch and tasted delicious all by itself. A triple threat!
Lately I’ve been gravitating toward the Asian Veggie Patties and the Spicy Black Bean Burgers. Both are incredibly flavorful and I love the way they amp up the flavor of a big, veggie-packed lunchtime salad.
(A super simple spinach salad made with crumbled Spicy Black Bean Burgers, carrots, red onion, cucumber, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper!)
In addition to using the veggie burgers in salads, they’re also fabulous in quesadillas, wraps and homemade flatbread pizzas. They’re a great freezer staple in our house!
A couple of weeks ago, Ryan and I were in charge of dinner at my father-in-law’s house on Memorial Day. We wanted to keep things simple since our lunch included a super-filling Memorial Day barbeque and decided to follow an easy recipe I found on the MorningStar Farms website.
If you’re looking for a ridiculously simple recipe that makes the already tasty Spicy Black Bean Burgers taste a little more special, I highly recommend giving this recipe for Cumin Crusted Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Relish a go!
Cumin Crusted Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Relish
Serves One
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons seeded, peeled, and finely chopped avocado
- 2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped tomato
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (divided)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (I used fresh red bell pepper)
- 1 Morningstar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1 hamburger bun, split (about 1 1/2 oz.)
Directions
1. In small bowl toss together avocado, tomato, onion, 1/2 teaspoon of the lime juice and red pepper. Set aside.
2. Brush MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger on both sides with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime juice. Rub cumin onto both sides of burger. Cook according to package directions.
3. Top bun bottom with burger, avocado mixture and bun top.
While Ryan prepped the burgers in cumin, I made a much larger portion of the avocado salsa so we could easily use it again on salads for lunch with crumbled black bean burgers the next day. Both options were great!
And now it’s giveaway time!
BlogHer is offering a $100 Visa gift card to one PBF reader so you can go get yourself some yummy veggie burgers! To enter this giveaway, simply comment below telling me about which of the following new MorningStar Farms products you most want to try:
- Spicy Black Bean Burger <— My favorite!
- Mediterranean Chickpea Burger
- Roasted Garlic & Quinoa Burger
- Buffalo Chik Patty
- Original Veggie Sausage
Good luck!
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Kristin h says
Buffalo chick Patti sounds delicious.
Laura says
YUM that looks delicious! I would love to try the new Mediterranean Chickpea Burger 🙂
Danielle says
I have never tired any of them, but they all sound delicious! I look forward to trying them all.
Polly @ Tasty Food Project says
I would try the roasted garlic and quinoa burger!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says
Nice giveaway! I would like to try the Mediterranean Chickpea Burger
Jacki says
The buffalo patty sounds interesting
Taylee says
I definitely want to try the roasted garlic and quinoa burger! Sounds like such a good summer dinner with some corn on the cob 🙂
Nancy says
I’d love to try the quinoa burger since there are not a lot of other packaged products like it!
Alexis Teevens says
Mediterranean chickpea!
Lindsey says
Mmmm I would love to try the Buffalo Chik Patty!
I had no idea any of these flavors existed! I’ve been eating the plain Morningstar Chicken Patties & Burgers for years! Excited for when I go to the grocery store this weekend to be on the lookout for the yummy flavors! Thanks for sharing!
Nora @ AdventuresMotherDaughterDuo says
The Roasted Garlic and Quinoa one sounds delicious!
Amanda G. says
The spicy black bean sounds amazing!!! 🙂
Julie says
I already love the Mediterranean Chickpea Burger so I would want to try the Roasted Garlic & Quinoa burger! Sounds yummy!
Jen says
The Mediterranean chickpea has been our go to for about a year now: love finding the whole chickpeas in it! We also love the spicy black bean. Really looking forward to trying the garlic quinoa burger!
Stacie says
Buffalo chix patty, for sure! I love hot sauce and spicy things!
Laura @ RunningJunkie says
I already know that I love the Spicy Black Bean burger, so I’d go with the Mediterranean Chickpea Burger. I love anything chickpea!
Torie H. says
I LOVE the spicy black bean burgers!
Meg says
YUM! i’m so hungry reading this!!!!
Deb says
Yum! Definitely would want to try the spicy black bean burger.
Sarah McLaughlin says
The spicy black bean sounds awesome!
Ganeeban says
I would love to try the Roasted Garlic & Quinoa Burger when I do veggie week! I love their corn dogs and mini’s, they make my smile and taste delicious!
Mia @ MakeMeUpMia says
This is PERFECT timing. The other day my husband and I were discussing how we each wanted to try a black bean burger, so I picked up the Morning Star ones and will be making them within the next couple days. I’m so glad that you like them abd I’m glad to know a couple different ways to use them 🙂 Thanks!
tasha says
i’d try the spicy black bean burger – added on a grilled cheese!
leiah says
I love the spicy black bean burgers! I used to eat them all the time for lunches at work. I think I need to add them on my grocery list for next week!
Sarah McLaughlin says
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michelle says
Mediterranean Chickpea Burger! sounds delic 🙂
Jen says
They all sound good, but I love black bean burgers the most 🙂
jillian murphy says
id love to try the chickpea burger!
Amanda says
•Spicy Black Bean Burger
•Mediterranean Chickpea Burger
•Roasted Garlic & Quinoa Burger
Would love to bring these to our annual family 4th of July camping trip!
Also, I’m so excited for your new adventure in Charlotte!
Nicole paolone says
I also LOVE the black bean burgers (my carnivorous fiancé is also a HUGE fan). My favorite Morningstar product would have to be the sausage patties, I just love having a healthy sausage breakfast sandwich some mornings or put it in scrambles 🙂
Veronica says
Last year at the Taste of Chicago, my Mom and I had delicious black bean burger, and we just haven’t found one as delicious. I hope this Black Bean Burger recipe will win my taste buds over!!!
Emily T. says
Wow this is a toss up between the buff chick patty and the Mediterranean chickpea burger – both sound phenomenal! I wonder if the chickpea burger is similar to falafel? The pizza burgers have been a longtime favorite of mine too!
Haley says
These aren’t all new… I’ve been eating the chickpea and spicy black bean burgers for a long time! Haven’t seen or tried the garlic quinoa though, that sounds great!
Gillian says
Mediterranean Chickpea for me!
Mary Beth A says
I souls like to try the spicy black bean burger – sounds yummy!
Kelly says
I love all things buffalo, so I definitely need to try to buffalo chicken patty!
Kristen R says
I love the spicy black bean burgers! All of the new varieties sound good, especially the Buffalo Chik Patty!
Kristen DD says
I would LOVE to try the Mediterranean Chickpea Flavor!! I am already thinking of fun ways to use them!!
Anna B says
I love Mediterranean themed cuisine so I would definitely have to go for the Mediterranean chickpea burger, but I would probably also have to get some spicy black bean burgers because those sound great too!
Emily says
Buffalo chicken!
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says
Mediterranean chickpea sounds amazing! It’d be like a hummus burger!
Hillary says
Wow I definitely want to try the quinoa burger! The pizza burgers have been my favorite up to now 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Roasted Garlic Quinoa Sounds heavenly!
Jenn says
Mediterranean chickpea?!? Three words: SIGN. ME. UP.
Kelley says
I couldn’t tell you how many boxes of the black bean burgers I have purchased! They are my favorite. I have never tried the other ones but they look yummy!
Carly says
I would love to try the Spicy Black Bean Burger. It sounds so good!
rebecca bullock says
I have tried (and loved) almost all of their products, but I have never heard of or seen the Roasted Garlic & Quinoa burger so that is now on my must try list.
Kaitlyn says
I definitely want to try the quinoa burger. i love the black bean!
Lauren says
I would love to try the Mediterranean Chickpea Burger!
Hillary says
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