• @Telorand@reddthat.com
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    1110 months ago

    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
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      10 months ago

      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
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        710 months ago

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

    • @BruceTwarzen@lemm.ee
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      410 months ago

      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
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        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.

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      110 months ago

      Black beans with bulger and spices, miam miam!

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