It always seems that when John and I really like some convenience food that is low in calories and fat that it disappears from the market. Case in point? Michelangelo’s baked eggplant parmesan. For around 300 calories each we could split this large frozen entree and have a tasty, quick dinner. I think it was what won the diet war back in 2001. Sadly it no longer is made in the family size for Costco. So it was no surprise to us that Morningstar chipotle bean burgers also disappeared about 6 months ago from Costco. Although the chipotle bean burgers were a little high in calories and fat for a lunchtime treat, they were perfect for a quick dinner. When time was pressing and I was really hungry, I could microwave up a bean burger and serve it on a toasted sandwich round in about 2 minutes – a real lifesaver sometimes.

Much to our surprise the Morningstar chipotle bean burger was back on Costco’s shelves this past week. It is a large patty with a slightly spicy, smoky taste. Tonight we had a big salad of arugula, roasted golden beets, mushrooms and tomatoes and a bunch of steamed new potatoes along with the burger. It was a fast, satisfying dinner.

Morningstar chipotle bean burger on a sandwich round, new potatoes and salad