bean burgers

2 onions

carrots, celery
2 big or 4 small cans of beans, get creative
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper
3-5 zillion garlic gloves

decent sized knob of ginger
2 eggs

fryin butters

finely chop onions, add to glass measuring cup. shred an equal amount of carrots and celery (hence the measuring cup).  mince garlic and ginger.

mash beans with a fork until they're a chunky paste.  add vegetables, ginger, garlic, and eggs; mix it up.

mix breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  add to bean stuff, stir.

shape into burgers.  fry in butter until they're warm and have a nice crust.  eat with roasted vegetables, bubble and squeak, as sandwiches...

squash & black bean burritos

1 big butternut squash [about 2 lbs]

2 red bell peppers

1 bag of spinach

1 head of garlic

a good-sized knob of ginger

olive oil, butter

salt & pepper

1 big can of black beans

big tortillas, or pita bread halves

cheese, hot sauce, avocado etc.

preheat to 400.  butter a roasting pan.  chop the squash into thinnish slices, slice the peppers into strips, peel the garlic cloves. layer them in the pan, douse in olive oil, salt ans pepper.  roast for about 1 hour or until everything is squishy and wonderful.

meanwhile, melt a lot of butter in a big skillet.  mince the ginger, saute.  add spinach, cook until wilted/melted.  rinse & drain beans, add to spinach, cook until warm.  grate or slice cheese onto tortillas/into pita bread, spoon in roasted vegetables and beans & spinach.  add condiments and stuff as desired