Black Bean Burger With Avocado Pesto 🍔💚

Looking for a hearty, flavorful, and completely plant-based burger? This Black Bean Burger with Avocado Pesto is packed with bold flavors, satisfying textures, and a creamy, dreamy topping. Whether you’re fully vegan or just looking for a delicious meat-free meal, this recipe is a winner! ✨

📝 Recipe: Black Bean Burgers

Makes 4 large patties

🌿 Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked mushrooms
  • 1 onion (around 1/4 cup), roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh packed basil (or 1 tbsp dried basil)
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • Oil for frying

🔥 Instructions:

  1. Sauté the veggies: Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions, garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Blend it up: Transfer everything to a food processor. Add the flour, breadcrumbs, basil, and salt.
  3. Pulse with care: Process the mixture lightly, making sure to leave some texture—chunks of beans and mushrooms add a better bite!
  4. Shape the patties: Wet your hands with water and form the mixture into four patties.
  5. Cook to perfection: Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

🌿🥑 Avocado Pesto

A creamy, tangy twist on classic pesto, perfect for these burgers!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 tbsp basil pesto (see recipe below)
  • 3 tbsp fresh avocado
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust with more lemon juice if desired for a zesty kick! 🍋

🌱 Homemade Basil Pesto

This fresh pesto is not just for burgers—it’s perfect for pasta, salads, or drizzling over roasted veggies!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or cashews
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions:

  1. Process everything in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  2. Store in a jar and use it for all your pesto cravings!

🍔 Assembling the Ultimate Black Bean Burger

This part is totally up to you! Build your burger with: ✔️ 4 burger buns ✔️ Black bean patties ✔️ Avocado pesto ✔️ Ketchup ✔️ Lettuce ✔️ Sliced tomatoes ✔️ Purple cabbage for crunch

Stack it up, take a big bite, and enjoy this plant-powered burger that’s crave-worthy, nutritious, and satisfying! 🤤💚

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