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[–] Naz@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Just make falafel. A good falafel wrap is just delicious on its own. Deep fried chickpeas. Absolutely amazing.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 11 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I've had some amazing black bean burgers, and they opened my eyes to how awesome beans can be.

A great food experience is crucial to letting people see that it's not so bad cutting back on meat.

[–] Naz@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Well, the thing about falafel is that you're not necessarily cutting back on meat. You're just eating falafel because of how good it is --

There's no mental disconnection that "oh man, I wish this was beef", no, it's just "God damn this tahina sauce and pickled cabbage is amazing"

[–] Roggebrood@feddit.nl 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'd argue that's the same for black bean burgers. They are not like faux meat burgers, but a thing on their own.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 2 points 2 months ago

Yep, which is why I offered that as a supporting example!

[–] Naz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You've convinced me. I'm gonna try one next time I'm getting burgers. What sauces go well with black bean burger?

[–] Roggebrood@feddit.nl 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They are pretty versatile, especially if they are homemade. But my go-to's are a smokey bbq sauce or sriracha mayo

[–] Naz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Mmm, spicy mayo sounds good. How about cheeses, what goes perfectly with a black bean burger?

[–] Roggebrood@feddit.nl 1 points 2 months ago

Eh, anything that melts I'd suppose. Most of the times I used gouda, because that's what was in the fridge

[–] BruceTwarzen@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Some time ago, i ate beans when i needed to save money. I didn't hate it, but i didn't love it.

Now i get super excited when i have beans at home that are already soaked and ready to go. Beans are fantastic.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That's cool. It's only later in life that I came to know that some people associated beans with poverty.

When I was growing up, it was just another staple protein, along with lentils, chickpeas, soy, and occasionally meat. So I just kept that up when I started shopping and cooking for myself.

Glad you were able to get over a negative first impression! That's impressive.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 months ago

Black beans with bulger and spices, miam miam!

It does not do well on a grill, though, so be warned

[–] BruceTwarzen@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

I was at a comic con where when you wanted a burger or something you had to wait in line for like 30 minutes. They also had. A stand with vegan wraps. I don't know exactly what was in it, but i think it's some sort of fried chickpeas. It was one of the best things i ever ate, and there was no pine at all.