Journey Provisions: Expanding Your Culinary Ears

When one thinks of plant-based eating, the mind often jumps straight to the classic black bean burger.  While we love a good bean patty, it’s easy to get stuck in this “burger rut.”  This month, we want to expand your culinary ears to the different “notes” of plant-based cooking.

We hope you will check out these two (of the many) non-black bean recipes that have wonderful flavors and textures: a seasoned “Bombay Potato Burger” and a fresh “Spinach and Pea Burger.”  And, for those days when you crave the classic but are short on time, we’ve included a super firm “Black Bean Burger” that requires absolutely no chopping!

Tip From Our Kitchen

While these are excellent on a bun, we actually prefer preparing these medallion-style.  Shaping them into smaller patties helps them hold together better and makes them incredibly versatile.  Try tucking them into a pita (falafel-style) or tossing them on top of a spring salad for a hearty protein boost.

Make Now, Enjoy Later

All three of these recipes freeze beautifully.  We recommend making a double batch when you have the time, so you can enjoy a tasty quick meal even on your busiest of days.

• Bombay Potato Burgers with Cilantro Chutney – A fragrant, potato-based delight.
• Spinach and Pea Burgers – Bright, green, and full of spring flavor.
• Easy “No-Chopping” Black Bean Burgers – The ultimate quick-and-firm pantry staple.
  

These recipes are all whole-food, plant-based and can be made without gluten, soy, coconut, oil and/or sugar.