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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Avocado Bean Burgers

    ★★★★★ from 14 reviews

    Avocado Bean Burgers

    Published Apr 20, 2015 Β· Modified Sep 6, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 83 Comments

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    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!

    Holy guacamole. I actually made you a veggie burg that doesn't require the almighty food processor.

    These Mexican-spiced Avocado Bean Burgers make the perfect quick lunch or dinner! They

    WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO.

    The truth is that I posted a recipe for these bad boys back in February of 2013 and they needed some major sprucing, photographically speaking. And flavor speaking. Sometimes I look back at my old recipes and just giggle. Like MUHAHAHA that post was so weird and not funny and not pretty and I don't how any one would actually want to eat that.

    These Mexican-spiced Avocado Bean Burgers make the perfect quick lunch or dinner! They

    It made me realize how long I was blogging before I felt like I actually got the hang of it. Hummusapien will turn a whopping four years old this August! It's about damn time that everything got a facelift (or at least some botox), dontcha thank?

    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.

    Avocado Black Bean Burgers

    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.

    Avocado Black Bean Burgers

    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.

    Avocado Bean Burgers

    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 Black Bean Burgers

    ★★★★★ 5 from 14 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 40 mins
    • Total Time: 50 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Main Meal
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    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

    Units Scale
    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (or an egg)
    • 1-15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • ½ medium 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

    1. Preheat oven to 375F.
    2. Place flax and water in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Set aside to "gel." You can also use a real egg in place of a flax egg.
    3. Place drained and rinsed beans and avocado in a large bowl. Use a fork to mash mixture together, leaving some beans whole.
    4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
    5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silipat. Spray with cooking spray. Form mixture into four tightly-packed patties.
    6. Bake for 40 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through.

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    Tag @hummusapien on Instagram. I love sharing what you make!

    These Mexican-spiced Avocado Bean Burgers make the perfect quick lunch or dinner! They

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Ashley S says

      November 20, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 20, 2017 at 8:04 pm

        Yep! I’d freeze them in an individual layer on a baking sheet then put them in a baggie once frozen.

        Reply
    2. Ashley S says

      November 20, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 20, 2017 at 8:04 pm

        Yep! I’d freeze them in an individual layer on a baking sheet then put them in a baggie once frozen.

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      February 16, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      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 πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm

        omg with an egg?! that sounds AMAZING

        Reply
    4. Rachel says

      February 16, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      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 πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm

        omg with an egg?! that sounds AMAZING

        Reply
    5. Heather says

      September 18, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      One of our family favorites! So easy and yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 18, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        So happy to hear it! They're one of my personal faves πŸ™‚

        Reply
        • Amber says

          August 25, 2017 at 9:46 pm

          Hello.

          I can't have seeds or nuts. What can be a replacement here and on your Meat ballz recipe?

          Reply
    6. Heather says

      September 18, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      One of our family favorites! So easy and yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 18, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        So happy to hear it! They're one of my personal faves πŸ™‚

        Reply
        • Amber says

          August 25, 2017 at 9:46 pm

          Hello.

          I can't have seeds or nuts. What can be a replacement here and on your Meat ballz recipe?

          Reply
    7. tasty asparagus says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Hiya very nice web site!! Guy .. Beautiful .. Wonderful .. I'll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also?
      I'm glad to search out a lot of helpful information right here within the publish, we need develop extra strategies in this
      regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

      Reply
    8. tasty asparagus says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Hiya very nice web site!! Guy .. Beautiful .. Wonderful .. I'll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also?
      I'm glad to search out a lot of helpful information right here within the publish, we need develop extra strategies in this
      regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

      Reply
    9. Mona says

      September 05, 2015 at 2:06 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        I'm sorry Mona, I don't calculate nutrition information. You can use the calculator on SparkRecipes.com as a resource!

        Reply
        • Mona says

          September 05, 2015 at 9:39 pm

          Thanks!

          Reply
    10. Mona says

      September 05, 2015 at 2:06 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        I'm sorry Mona, I don't calculate nutrition information. You can use the calculator on SparkRecipes.com as a resource!

        Reply
        • Mona says

          September 05, 2015 at 9:39 pm

          Thanks!

          Reply
    11. Katie says

      May 01, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      Could you freeze these?! I'm thinking this would be an awesome burger to have on hand during the newborn days!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 7:37 pm

        I don't see why not!!

        Reply
    12. Katie says

      May 01, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      Could you freeze these?! I'm thinking this would be an awesome burger to have on hand during the newborn days!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 7:37 pm

        I don't see why not!!

        Reply
    13. Alison @Food by Mars says

      April 27, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Oh my... these sound so good. And these are some key ingredients I usually have on hand. Love an easy weeknight vegan burger!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 8:21 pm

        You and me both!! Easy peasy.

        Reply
    14. Alison @Food by Mars says

      April 27, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Oh my... these sound so good. And these are some key ingredients I usually have on hand. Love an easy weeknight vegan burger!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 8:21 pm

        You and me both!! Easy peasy.

        Reply
    15. Julia says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Cheers to growing by leaps and bounds over the years! I'm always amazed when I look back at my old stuff too. It feels good to get the hang of the blogging thing, and here's to many delicious years to come!

      Well thank the heavens for a food processor-less veggie burg!! Seriously, I don't know how it's possible that I don't own a food processor, but I don't. So the burgz are puuuurfecto. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to delight myself in reading your first post, complete with colors and photo captions, buh bye! πŸ˜€ P.S. I wanna wear all your older recipes like a pair of Old Navy Jeans <- no idea what that means.

      Reply
    16. Julia says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Cheers to growing by leaps and bounds over the years! I'm always amazed when I look back at my old stuff too. It feels good to get the hang of the blogging thing, and here's to many delicious years to come!

      Well thank the heavens for a food processor-less veggie burg!! Seriously, I don't know how it's possible that I don't own a food processor, but I don't. So the burgz are puuuurfecto. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to delight myself in reading your first post, complete with colors and photo captions, buh bye! πŸ˜€ P.S. I wanna wear all your older recipes like a pair of Old Navy Jeans <- no idea what that means.

      Reply
    17. Rebecca Lwin says

      April 21, 2015 at 8:02 am

      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! πŸ˜‰
      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.

      Reply
    18. Rebecca Lwin says

      April 21, 2015 at 8:02 am

      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! πŸ˜‰
      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.

      Reply
    19. Lauren says

      April 21, 2015 at 12:45 am

      I have been all over fresh herbs lately too. They make such a difference to the taste of a recipe especially in things like falafels and veggie burgers!!
      I have only been blogging 18 months and my very first recipe (iPhone) pictures are terrible and still not much better... Manifesting a sexy camera and props is in order πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    20. Lauren says

      April 21, 2015 at 12:45 am

      I have been all over fresh herbs lately too. They make such a difference to the taste of a recipe especially in things like falafels and veggie burgers!!
      I have only been blogging 18 months and my very first recipe (iPhone) pictures are terrible and still not much better... Manifesting a sexy camera and props is in order πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    21. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

      April 20, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      This sounds amazing! Definitely adding this to my list of things to try this week!

      Reply
    22. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

      April 20, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      This sounds amazing! Definitely adding this to my list of things to try this week!

      Reply
    23. She Rocks Fitness says

      April 20, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      I need that darn avocado emoji, because anything with avocado Spring/Summer is absolutely PERFECT...well avocado all year round is good, but for some reason it's just better now. AWESOME recipe friend! XOXO

      Reply
    24. She Rocks Fitness says

      April 20, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      I need that darn avocado emoji, because anything with avocado Spring/Summer is absolutely PERFECT...well avocado all year round is good, but for some reason it's just better now. AWESOME recipe friend! XOXO

      Reply
    25. Lacey @ Runs and Roses says

      April 20, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      I've only been blogging for about 6 months and I cringe when I look at my first few posts...haha. I loveeee that these have avocado in them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Rishad says

        November 17, 2018 at 6:22 am

        Awesome post. BTW I'm happy to introduce a Best Medical Education Website https://www.rishacademy.com - Download Presentations, Books, PDFs, Flashcards, Mnemonics and thousands of study materials for Free.

        Reply
    26. Lacey @ Runs and Roses says

      April 20, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      I've only been blogging for about 6 months and I cringe when I look at my first few posts...haha. I loveeee that these have avocado in them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Rishad says

        November 17, 2018 at 6:22 am

        Awesome post. BTW I'm happy to introduce a Best Medical Education Website https://www.rishacademy.com - Download Presentations, Books, PDFs, Flashcards, Mnemonics and thousands of study materials for Free.

        Reply
    27. Anna says

      April 20, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      I think you shared the old recipe for the burgers recently and prompted me to make them. When I did, the only thing I changed was adding nooch! I'm glad you think it's a valuable addition too!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    28. Anna says

      April 20, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      I think you shared the old recipe for the burgers recently and prompted me to make them. When I did, the only thing I changed was adding nooch! I'm glad you think it's a valuable addition too!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    29. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

      April 20, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      So if I use red beans instead of black, applesauce instead of avocado, and cookies n cream protein powder instead of oat flour, will they still taste as good? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    30. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

      April 20, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      So if I use red beans instead of black, applesauce instead of avocado, and cookies n cream protein powder instead of oat flour, will they still taste as good? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    31. Darla says

      April 20, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      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.

      Reply
    32. Darla says

      April 20, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      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.

      Reply
    33. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      April 20, 2015 at 11:51 am

      I love looking back at my old posts.... for a good laugh, and also so that I can feel good about myself and how far I have come πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    34. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      April 20, 2015 at 11:51 am

      I love looking back at my old posts.... for a good laugh, and also so that I can feel good about myself and how far I have come πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    35. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Any recipe involving avocado is insta-love <3 <3 And I know what you mean about the vintage recipes... I'm sloooooowly going back and giving mine a facelift as well.

      Reply
    36. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Any recipe involving avocado is insta-love <3 <3 And I know what you mean about the vintage recipes... I'm sloooooowly going back and giving mine a facelift as well.

      Reply
    37. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:54 am

      I've never put avocado into my veggie burgers but I don't know why! I happen to have half an avocado leftover from yesterday...

      Reply
    38. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:54 am

      I've never put avocado into my veggie burgers but I don't know why! I happen to have half an avocado leftover from yesterday...

      Reply
    39. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      April 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

      love the addition of cilantro in there!

      Reply
    40. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      April 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

      love the addition of cilantro in there!

      Reply
    41. Chelsey says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:54 am

      TOTALLY get what you mean with the vintage jean jacket style -- amazing analogy! Great looking recipe too!

      Reply
    42. Chelsey says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:54 am

      TOTALLY get what you mean with the vintage jean jacket style -- amazing analogy! Great looking recipe too!

      Reply
    43. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:51 am

      HAHA I go back and look at some of my firsts posts and think the same thing, and I haven't even been blogging for 2 years yet...... I can only imagine how embarrassed I'll be in 2 years from now πŸ˜€ In other news, these burgers are genius because avocado is life.

      Reply
    44. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:51 am

      HAHA I go back and look at some of my firsts posts and think the same thing, and I haven't even been blogging for 2 years yet...... I can only imagine how embarrassed I'll be in 2 years from now πŸ˜€ In other news, these burgers are genius because avocado is life.

      Reply
    45. Anna says

      April 20, 2015 at 6:45 am

      that looks super scrumptiouuus yumm

      https://aspoonfulofnature.wordpress.com/

      Reply
    46. Anna says

      April 20, 2015 at 6:45 am

      that looks super scrumptiouuus yumm

      https://aspoonfulofnature.wordpress.com/

      Reply
    47. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:25 am

      No food processor? Oh you.

      4 years. Wow. You're like a grandma in the blogging world. Love.

      Reply
    48. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:25 am

      No food processor? Oh you.

      4 years. Wow. You're like a grandma in the blogging world. Love.

      Reply
    49. Liz S. says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:18 am

      Love this updated burger recipe! Can't go wrong with avocado, in my opinion.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    50. Liz S. says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:18 am

      Love this updated burger recipe! Can't go wrong with avocado, in my opinion.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
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