🥑 Black Bean Burger with Avocado Pesto — Ingredients

For the black bean burger:

  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg (or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water for vegan)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the avocado pesto:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For assembling:

  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion slices
  • Pickles (optional)