That’s what I said over and over and over in my head while chewing through this:
I worked until 3:30 today and walked outside to buckets of rain. I decided on the way home that it was a good day to curl up on the couch with Matt. I hate the gym on rainy days anyways. I ended up curling up on the couch with this:
Delicious sweet melon
And the other half of that Pecan Pie LaraBar from last week –
After a while the rain did clear out and Matt and I went for a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood to breathe in some fresh air.
Then it was early dinnertime! We made my favorite bean burgers from the Turtle beans from earlier this week and some delicious Great Harvest High Five Fiber Buns –
Patty formation. Drier beans aren’t ideal (pinto + kidney are much better) but they still worked. See this recipe for the instructions: Homemade Bean Burgers.
Tonight’s mash had black beans, dill, garlic powder, Worcestershire (KEY), salt and pepper.
[Be sure to remove rings first!]
Served with pickles, jalapeno cheese, Fortnum and Mason mustard, ketchup and avocado. “Thisissogood. Thisissogood. Thisissogood. Thisissogood.”
On the side we just sauted up some green beans and more of the Costco cherry tomatoes with salt, pepper and cooking spray.
+ a pickle. Love this new Costco kind.
After dinner I decided to unclog our powder bath drain, which has been slightly backing up [ewww].
This video + baking soda + vinegar + hot water + a straw to dislodge = [double ewwww]
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5959. Allison | July 9th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I would love to add banana chips and coconut! Tropical goodness
Allison – email me!
Not to fret if you’re bummed – Mojamix reports they give away mixes weekly on their Facebook page. And if you’d like to order a mix, you can still get 10% off by entering this coupon code through the end of July: KathEats.
Not sure what’s next on the agenda, but I am SO GLAD it’s the freakin’ weekend!!!!!!!!!
Jenny says
I’m glad you just chilled out with Matt! A day not doing heavy-duty cardio won’t kill ya!
Help Meghan Run says
LOVE bean burgers! 🙂 And I agree, they just taste so damn good. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Jessica says
I really thought that was an unbaked chocolate chip cookie, and then i saw the words “black beans” and i made a weird face, and then I realized it was … a burger. HAHA!
-muffy
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
rainy day rest days are the best! and everything is better with sliced avocado 🙂
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Oh Goodness. The burgers look so amazing…love that avocado on there too. They’re practically made for black bean burgers, I think. 😀
Happy Early Friday! 😀
Brittany says
I had a black bean burger for dinner tonight as well- and I agree they are so good!
Glad the rain subsided so you and Matt could get in a little walk.
Happy early weekend- it’s not the weekend for me yet 🙂
Hallie (Healthy Twists) says
“It’s the freakin weekend baby gonna have me some fun…”
Anyone? Anyone? 🙂
Yeah, rainy days are meant for couches, snuggling, and movies, IMO. Maybe pizza too, but that’s me.
leslie says
i love bean burgers – so easy and always delicious. plus avocado and bread – yum!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I love playing around with a similar bean burger recipe. I actually use pinto beans and chopped spinach, red peppers, and onions for the main ingredients as well as some spices. SUCH a good summer meal!
Ick, I just hate even thinking about clogged drains! Hope you enjoy the rest of your evening. 😉
Whitney says
Love bean burgers. Those buns look fab. I shall have to RUN to Great Harvest and get me some ASAP.
Mary says
Delicious! Bean burgers are the best! So is avocado!! 🙂
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
I love making black bean burgers. I’ll have to try adding the Worcestershire sauce next time.
Jen says
That burger looks SO good!
Sounds like a perfect night with hubby 🙂
Rachel in Greensboro says
Do you think the bean burger patties could be frozen (either before or after cooking)? I would like to make a batch, but I know I’m the only one in my household who will eat them.
Emily says
Bean burgers are great! I keep forgetting to try avocado on my burgers. Seems like a great combination!!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
Burgers look awesome, as does your relaxing night with the hubs! 😉
Yay for the freakin’ weekend!!!!!
Rose says
I love the title of this post! I’m definitely saving this recipe 🙂
Anne K. says
That bean burger looks delicious, especially on that Great Harvest bun! Yum 😀 I love the watermelon, too. It just screams “summer” to me 🙂
Adi (oatonomy.com) says
Okay, that looks really, really good. I think that might be the most absolutely perfect blog post title you could have come up with!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says
Those burgers look awesome! Plus, good choice with the pecan pie lara bar- so good, isn’t it?
Laura says
Yum!
Do you think large kidney beans or butter beans would be better? I think I have cans of both of those in the pantry. Also, and I apologise if you said and I missed it, how much worcestershire sauce would you use for a single serving?
Serious burger cravings now! 🙂 Good thing I picked up some gluten-free toasting baps last week.
Laura says
Also, your wedding rings are lovely! Very elegant.
Kathy says
Ahh that burger really does look delicious! I’m temporarily living somewhere for the summer so I don’t have a can opener or a nice kitchen 🙁 which means I just can’t get creative. bah! One day it will happen!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Oh those bean burgers DO look good! I have homemade black bean on my menu this week, too! Yum
Jenn
Aymen says
that burger looks delicious.
Rebecca says
I always forget to take off my rings when cooking and end up getting things ALL over them!
Kathi says
I’m so excited! Tonight at Target I found the LaCroix sparkling water you always drink . Can’t wait to try them!
haya (living and learning) says
some of us still have to get through friday 😛 not the weekend YET.
i knew i was a real adult when i was able to do those gross things (like unclogging the drain) that would disgust me far too much to consider as a kid.
Christie @ Quit Your Diet says
Thanks for the info on unclogging, actually. We have been having trouble with our guest bathroom and have been trying the envro friendly uncloggers and they are not doing the trick. I will be trying this for sure!
AND that burger looks awesome 😀 I love homemade bean burgers!
Pam Striker says
Supper looks divine!
Congrats. Allison!
Pam
www.alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com
Meghan@traveleatlove says
Those burgers look awesome! My favorite part of any burger is the toppings 🙂
Beautiful rings too.
Stacy (Eating To Live Love Laugh Tri) says
I am with you on being super happy for the weekend! It has been a long week! Bring on the summer fun! : )
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
I’ve never thought of bean burgers but that’s genius!
Congrats on the Hostess with the Mostess highlight! 😀
WendyF says
That burger looked so good, that is going to be on the menu at our house Sat! I am doing the friday dance. I get to fly home at 9am instead of 9pm .yippee
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Bean burgers are among my favorite meals, since they’re so simple to make and SO FREAKING GOOD! I’ll have to try your recipe soon 🙂
Kath says
Rachel in Greensboro,
I haven’t tried freezing them, but I bet it would work. I’d use a starchier bean like pinto though, because the black beans I used were pretty dry to begin with and I bet they would just crumble apart thawing out.
Laura ,
Yes, butter beans would actually be really good!! A used 3 glugs of Wochestershire.
Kath
Sally says
I’ve been meaning to try bean burgers for ages and those look sooooooo good you’ve inspired me to try. Thanks Kath 🙂
Beth @ CrossBorderCravings says
Those burgers look delish and so simple to make! Def. trying them out soon :O)
Nicole (dishin') says
That burger looks so good and the green beans/tomatoes too!
happy weekend!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
Gotta make those bean burgers! Anytime someone keeps repeating “this is so good” must mean it is!