We got our copy of the Veganomicon and have made our first recipe: black bean burgers. Yes, they were excellent.

I’m not going to post the recipe this time, mostly because I followed it right out of the book: think black beans, gluten, bread crumbs, and southwestern spices. I do plan to make some changes next time, so I might post what I did differently. I think they could be a bit spicier: maybe I’ll add some grated jalapeño or some Thai chili paste. They had a great flavor and texture and worked really well with the Taco Slaw that Autumn made — another recipe from the Veganomicon.

I decorated my burger like I usually do: mustard and ketchup, Clausen dill pickles, salt and pepper, and a bit of Tabasco. Simple and delicious.

Tonight, we might try the tempeh tacos.