Veggie Burger with Avocado and Vegetables
A hearty black bean patty topped with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, tomato, and red bell pepper on a toasted sesame seed bun. Simple, fresh, and satisfying.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 sesame seed burger buns
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ medium cucumber
- 1 medium tomato
- ½ medium red bell pepper
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the 1 can black beans, then mash them in a bowl with a fork until mostly smooth but still chunky.
- 2
Add the 0.5 cup breadcrumbs and 1 egg to the beans, season with salt and pepper, and mix until combined.
- 3
Form the mixture into 2 patties. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Cook the patties until browned and firm, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 5
Slice the 1 avocado, 0.5 cucumber, 1 tomato, and 0.5 red bell pepper into thin rounds.
- 6
Toast the 2 buns in the same skillet until golden, about 1 minute.
- 7
Spread the avocado slices on the bottom buns, then add the patties, cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper. Top with the other bun half and serve.
- 8
Optional: add lettuce, onion, or a squeeze of lime for extra freshness.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- fork
- knife
- cutting board
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