Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Smash

Hearty and flavorful black bean patties pan-fried to perfection, served on soft buns with a fresh avocado smash and a crisp side salad, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Vegan
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Fiber
• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian

Tags

• quick
• savory
• fresh
• budget-friendly
• kid-friendly
• classic

Ingredients

• 2 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 0.5 yellow onion (small, finely diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup breadcrumbs (vegan)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 9 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 vegan burger buns
• 2 avocados (ripe, mashed)
• 0.5 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the 2 cans of rinsed and drained black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
2. Stir in the 0.5 finely diced yellow onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup vegan breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 5 evenly sized patties.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the black bean patties in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until heated through and lightly browned.
4. While burgers cook, in a small bowl, mash the 2 avocados. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon lime juice and a pinch of salt to taste.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the 1 head chopped romaine lettuce and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 8 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
6. Lightly toast the 5 vegan burger buns if desired. Place a black bean patty on each bun, top with avocado smash, and some of the chopped romaine lettuce. Serve immediately with the side salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 795
• Protein: 19.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 85.8 g
• Fat: 42.5 g
• Fiber: 16.5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sugar: 11 g