Summer is in full swing and we are officially in “quick and easy” mode here at my house. The kids are out of school and I have to be smarter about how I plan our days, meal plan throughout the week and schedule our time. When my daughter is not attending summer camp, our days are filled with running errands, play dates, going to the library and going to the park. It’s busy to say the least. When I was single, I feel like busy meant hitting up the vending machine and eating fast food. But now, I’m smarter. I eat smarter. Even when we’re busy.
And when I’m busy, I still make time for my morning run because seriously, these are the times I feel I need the run the most. I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle by watching what I eat (but not denying myself), cutting down on meats and cutting down on the carbs. So, on the days where I want to eat lighter, I simply remove the top bun and eat an open faced veggie burger or remove the bun entirely and eat a lettuce burger.
Quick and easy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste.
With 30+ products and over 600+ recipes, MorningStar Farms has more ways to eat smart. And with this Spicy Black Bean patty, I also cut it up and placed it into a salad and a soft taco. The possibilities are endless! And I’m telling you now, these Spicy Black Bean Burger patties are so good!!! My daughters each ate their entire Spicy Black Bean Burger patty! They loved it as much as I did! And with only 3-4 minutes in the microwave, it doesn’t get any easier than that.
I also tried the MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik Patties and these were also delicious! With a good source of protein and great taste, I’ve already stocked up my freezer with a handful of these. MorningStar Farms makes it easy to eat smart, whether you go meatless every day, or occasionally. And initially I thought they only had veggie breakfast sausage patties! MorningStar Farms is always creating and introducing new products and flavors. Their products include Roasted Garlic & Quinoa Burger, Buffalo Chik Patties, Parmesan Garlic Wings, Mediterranean Chickpea Pizza and Baja Black Bean Pizza. So, mix it up on your next Meatless Monday and grab something from MorningStar Farms! You’ll be glad you did!
- 1 box (4) MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Veggie Patties
- 4 buns, toasted
- mayonnaise
- dijon mustard
- green leaf lettuce
- tomatoes; sliced
- micro greens
- raw zucchini, thinly sliced
- red cabbage, chopped or shredded
- Cook MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Veggie Patties according to package instructions. Assemble burger: put mayonnaise and dijon mustard on the lower bun, top with the lettuce, tomatoes and the Spicy Black Bean Veggie patty. Top the patty with micro greens, zucchini slices and the red cabbage. Finish by placing on the top bun and enjoy!
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Girl you definitely know how to shoot burgers! Seriously I need your tips because this looks mindblowingly good!!
I’ve never used Morningstar products but I like their idea of making healthy food convenient — I feel the same way about fresh fruit and veggies: fast and delicious!
I love Morning Star! When I lived on my own in grad school I always had then stocked! The “chicken” and black bean Burgers were my favorite! Looks like there are some amazing products I haven’t tried yet! Also, I love that you added raw zucchini slices!
You make burgers look so easy to photograph! These look so juicy. Ive tried Morning star before and loved them!!
This looks so good Alice, we LOVE MorningStar, such a healthy alternative too!
Morningstar has been a great healthy choice when we’re craving sausage patties but also want something light and healthy!
Love their Black Bean Burgers – always pick them up in bulk at Costco. Such a great healthy option when time is limited.
I love that these are healthy and fast options for a balanced meal! So hard to find something for dinner some nights ans this sounds perfect.
I make my own breakfast sandwiches with the sausage patties for breakfast on the go.
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These look fantastic Alice! I’m a huge fan of their breakfast patties. So so good!
I’d love to try their Baja Black Bean Pizza. I love black beans and my family is crazy about pizza.
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Morning star farms gives better healthier choices because they are meat free. They offer a variety of products to substitute meat in any dish. I like that their products taste like real meat
I rarely let my husband eat hamburgers, despite it being his favorite. I will try the MorningStar Farms Black Bean Burgers for a healthier option.
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These products would help my family eat better because I would incorporate the into wraps and pita pockets along with lots of extra veggies.
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I’m not sure if i ever had Morning star before, but it sounds tasty and it would really motivate me to eat breakfast instead of skipping it. Having a tasty well round breakfast sounds better than cereal or sandwiches in the morning. and it’s not heavy like a beef patty
Morning Star helps me to add more variety to my diet and provides with healthy vegetarians meals
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Morningstar Farms has been saving this vegetarian household’s ass for more than a decade – love their corn dogs!
I’ve never used morning star but I think I’ll be looking for them at my next stop at the grocery store! They look like they would give me more ways to eat smart by allowing me to have quick and easy go to options that are not only healthy but yummy as well!
Because they offer a wide range of flavors and a bunch of healthy recipes to make with them.
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i love to eat healthy
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I’ve made my own black bean burgers. I like the idea of having something easier for all those busy nights!
it gives you better, healthier protein options and cholesterol free foods for healthier eating
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My favorite MorningStar Farms product is definitely the buffalo wings, they are delicious and my whole family enjoys them! We love to incorporate their items into weekday meals with salad and baked potatoes.
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Eating morningstar products allows me to eat a healthier burger with less saturated fat and calories.
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My son is a carnivore, he eats all meat all the time. We love serving morning star burgers because he eats them happily and doesn’t even realize (or care) there is no meat! Great way to give him a good dose of healthy protein/veggies without a dinner time battle.
MorningStar Farms products are lower in fat and better choice – that helps me eat more smart.
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I have never tried Morning Star burgers, but in my quest to get my family eating healthier, it is definitely a product I would love to try. I am hoping to add back one of our favorite meals of the burgers with Morning Star for healthy options. Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.
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They offer a variety of healthy alternatives to regular meal items for the whole day!
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Morningstar Farms Chik’n Nuggets helps my family to eat and snack smart, kids like them and so do I.
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I would use Morningstar Farms Black Bean Veggie Patties to cut down on fat when I want burgers.
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their products are low calories and tons of recipe possibilities.
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I recently tried their Roasted Garlic and Quinoa Burger… All kinds of delicious going on there!
I will try the MorningStar Farms Black Bean Burgers which would be a healthier option for me.
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I like that it is a quick way to a healthy and tasty meal
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Morning star gives me many ways to include more protein in my diet and eat more veggies
Mmm- Morningstar Farm Bacon Strips are the best!
i would love to try the buffalo chik patties for easy sandwiches
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