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.
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.
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.
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 Black Bean Burgers
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 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 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
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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 🙂
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Alexis says
omg with an egg?! that sounds AMAZING
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 🙂
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Alexis says
omg with an egg?! that sounds AMAZING
Heather says
One of our family favorites! So easy and yummy!
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Alexis says
So happy to hear it! They're one of my personal faves 🙂
Amber says
Hello.
I can't have seeds or nuts. What can be a replacement here and on your Meat ballz recipe?
Heather says
One of our family favorites! So easy and yummy!
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Alexis says
So happy to hear it! They're one of my personal faves 🙂
Amber says
Hello.
I can't have seeds or nuts. What can be a replacement here and on your Meat ballz recipe?
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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!
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!
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!!
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!!
Alison @Food by Mars says
Oh my... these sound so good. And these are some key ingredients I usually have on hand. Love an easy weeknight vegan burger!!
Alexis says
You and me both!! Easy peasy.
Alison @Food by Mars says
Oh my... these sound so good. And these are some key ingredients I usually have on hand. Love an easy weeknight vegan burger!!
Alexis says
You and me both!! Easy peasy.
Julia says
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! 😀 P.S. I wanna wear all your older recipes like a pair of Old Navy Jeans <- no idea what that means.
Julia says
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! 😀 P.S. I wanna wear all your older recipes like a pair of Old Navy Jeans <- no idea what that means.
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.
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.
Lauren says
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 😉
Lauren says
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 😉
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
This sounds amazing! Definitely adding this to my list of things to try this week!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
This sounds amazing! Definitely adding this to my list of things to try this week!
She Rocks Fitness says
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
She Rocks Fitness says
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
Lacey @ Runs and Roses says
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!
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Lacey @ Runs and Roses says
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!
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Rishad says
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Anna says
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!! 🙂
Anna says
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!! 🙂
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
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? 😉
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
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? 😉
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.
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.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
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 😉
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
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 😉
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
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.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
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.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
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...
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
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...
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
love the addition of cilantro in there!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
love the addition of cilantro in there!
Chelsey says
TOTALLY get what you mean with the vintage jean jacket style -- amazing analogy! Great looking recipe too!
Chelsey says
TOTALLY get what you mean with the vintage jean jacket style -- amazing analogy! Great looking recipe too!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
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 😀 In other news, these burgers are genius because avocado is life.
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
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 😀 In other news, these burgers are genius because avocado is life.
Anna says
that looks super scrumptiouuus yumm
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
No food processor? Oh you.
4 years. Wow. You're like a grandma in the blogging world. Love.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
No food processor? Oh you.
4 years. Wow. You're like a grandma in the blogging world. Love.
Liz S. says
Love this updated burger recipe! Can't go wrong with avocado, in my opinion.
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Liz S. says
Love this updated burger recipe! Can't go wrong with avocado, in my opinion.
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