Vegetarian BBQ Options

Now that it is officially BBQ season and I am a vegetarian, I am always on the lookout for foods to take to BBQ's to enjoy besides fish and eating plenty of salads and sides.

Well lo and behold, while shopping at Costco last week, they were sampling Morningstar Farm's "Chipotle Black Bean Burger". It was an incredible taste sensation. The smokiness of the peppers combined with roasted corn and black beans made my mouth very happy and my stomach very pleased. The burger was very filling and is a substantial size to fit on a regular bun.

It is an amazing alternative to burgers, which I haven't had in 5 years, but it a great change-up for meat eaters, as well. The burger is very light and my twin sister (who is non-vegetarian) loved them immediately. She has since turned 5 of our other non-vegetarian friends on to the CBB burgers and they were all at Costco this weekend stocking up.

Since I have purchased them, I have had them a variety of ways:

Burger - topped with 5 year aged cheddar and BBQ sauce and or with key lime mango salsa on a bun

Salad - crumbled and mixed with romaine leaves, celery, red peppers, cranberries and

Breakfast Scramble - scrambled with eggs, cheddar cheese and tomatoes


Today, I am having a salad with crumbled CBB burger, sauteed mushrooms, red peppers, celery, hard boiled-egg and cheddar cheese with an amazing dill/safflower oil dressing. I know, it is only breakfast time.....

So, if you are looking for a change and want to be adventurous once during this BBQ season, visit the Morningstar website http://morningstarfarms.com/product to see all of their products, great recipes and summer grilling meatless tips.

Enjoy! If you happen to try the Chipotle Black Bean burger, let me know what you think and the different ways you have incorporated them into your lifestyle. Have a happy Summer!

Peace and Love,

Sandals

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