This vegetarian burger recipe is full of flavor and includes MG-friendly prep tips.
There are many reasons a recipe may become a go-to: delicious taste, good nutrition or just how easy it is to make. If you live with myasthenia gravis (MG), these factors may become even more important. Just ask Alicia,* a singer-songwriter who lives with MG and loves to cook.
Alicia knows how MG symptoms can affect her ability to eat and make the meals she wants. That’s why she’s passionate about sharing MG-friendly recipes with the community—like her black bean burgers with a creamy chipotle sauce. Alicia loves this recipe not only for its practical benefits, but also because it embodies her love of spice and reminds herself of who she was before her MG diagnosis.
Alicia says, “Cook things that, if possible, remind you of who you were before MG. I feel like sometimes the foods that you grew up with or that you remember from different times can be so comforting.” MG-friendly modifications, like the ones featured in Alicia’s cooking video below, may help make this possible.
Watch Alicia’s step-by-step tutorial on how to make the black bean burgers.
Alicia finds this recipe MG-friendly because it can be prepped ahead of time. You can use tools like a food processor and a patty press to make meal prepping easier, which may be especially helpful if you have arm weakness or blurry vision. Whether you just pre-chop some of the ingredients or fully make the patties and freeze them, this meal is a good option to make on days when you might have more energy, allowing you to have it ready to go on days you might be more fatigued. Alicia also suggests taking breaks in the cooking process as needed. You can even consider sitting on a kitchen stool while prepping if you feel weakness in your legs. Alicia says she always keeps one nearby just in case.
One more MG-friendly benefit? When it finally comes time to eat, the tenderness of the patties and creaminess of the sauce may make the meal easier to chew and swallow. And to top things off, you can get creative with the toppings you choose. Download the recipe card for topping ideas—like classic guacamole—as well as more tips and tools to make these delicious black bean burgers.
Alicia in the kitchen
Alicia using a food processor
Alicia using a patty press
Please consult your healthcare team on which recipes are best for your dietary needs and whether any modifications would be appropriate. Also consider any allergies or dietary restrictions before making these recipes.
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