These Mexican-spiced Avocado, Corn and Black Bean Burger Patties make the perfect quick lunch or dinner! They're packed with plant-based protein and fiber for a tasty and simple meatless meal. Vegan and gluten-free!
Holy guacamole. I actually made you a veggie burg that doesn't require the almighty food processor.
And if you love these, you must try my my Vegan Black Bean Burgers, Sweet Potato, Oat and Black Bean Burgers, and Veggie Burger Patties with Pumpkin!
I know some of you have been reading since 2011 (maybe four, four and a half people), but I'm pretty sure that most of you are newbies and have only been reading for a year-ish.
So basically you're all dying to see what my posts looked like nearly four years ago, right? Let's just say that my first post was titled Once Upon a Hummusapien. Read at your own risk. Do you die of the cuteness?
I wrote in different colors. I posted tiny pictures. With captions. I WENT THERE.
Any recipe circa 2013 is basically now vintage. My old recipes are kind of like those faded Old Navy jean jackets that everyone bought freshman year of high school and are now dusting off because WOAH NOW, they're back in style.
Now we can all look back at the original post and giggle over my silly pictures with spooky writing on top. What was I thinking?
I really do not know. I must have been distracted by the magic that is avocado inside a burger. A bean burger. A fantastically flavorful bean burger.
I've been really into fresh herbs. I'm spoiled at Alchemy because I always have fresh basil, cilantro, and parsley on hand. Having boxes and boxes of produce at my fingertips at all times really helps get the creative juices flowing.
Then I go to the grocery store for myself and cringe at the thought of spending three dollars on five springs of cilantro.
But I buy it anyway. Because tis spring and tis the season for freshness, not frugality.
I served these burgers on Ezekiel bread (I was too lazy to buy new buns) with avocado, sauerkraut (new obsession alert), a fried egg, and hot sauce.
It was everything.
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Avocado, Corn & Black Bean Burger Patties
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These Mexican-spiced Avocado Bean Burgers make the perfect quick lunch or dinner! They're packed with plant-based protein and fiber for a tasty and simple meatless meal. Vegan and gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (or 1 large egg)
- 1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ medium ripe avocado
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup corn (I used thawed from frozen)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup oat flour (certified GF if necessary)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Place flax and water in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Set aside to "gel."
- Place drained and rinsed beans and avocado in a large bowl. Use a fork to mash mixture together, leaving some beans whole. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silipat. Spray with cooking spray. Form mixture into four tightly-packed patties.
- Bake for 40 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through. Serve with your favorite burger toppings!
Carrie Pope says
Is there any way to get the nutrient breakdown for this recipe?
Alexis Joseph says
Yes, just added!
Cindy says
These were delicious! Thank you.
Querin Hamilton says
That was delicious and easy to prepare . Added some carrot shreds. Thank you for sharing.
Jwiltz says
Yep, you are amazing! These were delicious! They were one of the best (most flavorful) black bean burgers I made. We had them with roasted sweet potato and sautéed kale. Yum!
Alexis says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed them. Love me some roasted sweet taters!
Susan says
This was my second time making last night. Delicious both times! Instead of rolled oats, I used 1 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour. Used egg instead of the flax + water. I also cut back on the cumin just as personal preference. Oops, realized I forgot the frozen corn... weird... I had printed a recipe from this URL that did not have the corn listed as an ingredient. It's a really delicious black bean burger. First time served on French brioche buns. Last night just served over romaine lettuce. I also make a mayo/Vegennaise cayenne enthused sauce to serve with the burgers. Sent recipe link to my sister who was looking for a great black bean burger recipe that wasn't so dry. The avocado really makes a difference!!! Thank you for posting this recipe!
Ashley S says
Can you freeze these and cook them later? I found out all my favorite veggie burger brands are owned by Monsanto. ? And would love to have a freezer friendly veggie burger
Alexis says
Yep! I’d freeze them in an individual layer on a baking sheet then put them in a baggie once frozen.
Rachel says
I just made these last night and they were awesome! I ate the burger on top of a piece of toast + avocado, topped with a fried egg. Yum! Thanks for helping me find a method of actually liking black beans 🙂
Alexis says
omg with an egg?! that sounds AMAZING
Alexis says
So happy to hear it! They're one of my personal faves 🙂
Heather says
One of our family favorites! So easy and yummy!
Amber says
Hello.
I can't have seeds or nuts. What can be a replacement here and on your Meat ballz recipe?
Mona says
Could you provide approximate nutritional values for these burgers? Carbs, protein, fiber, sodium, and fat? thanks - I have had bariatric surgery and really need to know what I am consuming! Thanks.
Alexis says
I'm sorry Mona, I don't calculate nutrition information. You can use the calculator on SparkRecipes.com as a resource!
Mona says
Thanks!
Alexis says
You and me both!! Easy peasy.
Alexis says
I don't see why not!!
Katie says
Could you freeze these?! I'm thinking this would be an awesome burger to have on hand during the newborn days!
Alexis says
I don't see why not!!
Rebecca Lwin says
Ok, so I read both the original burg post AND your first-ever blog post and I'm telling you, it makes me adore you even more!! I was actually dying to know what your first post was. I mean, how do you ever decide what the first post will be?? I think you are too critical of yourself and if you hadn't said the over-writing was creepy, heck, I might have done it myself, lol. But now I won't! 😉
Loving this recipe & I had never put avocado inside my black bean burgers. In Phils we get different avocados- lighter in color and lower in fat, but still ok in flavor. Gonna try it soon as they are in season now.
Darla says
Went back and read your first post. So cute!! But I giggled the most at the comment "your mom told me about the blog..." LOVE family support - ultra cute!! Am definitely making these burgers this week.