Easy Double Bean Burgers with Avocado Basil Cream.
First… donuts sandwiched in between quinoa and beans makes donuts a reasonable meal. No, not literally. That would be weird. And do you think I’m weird?
But like… technologically. If you eat quinoa on Monday and beans on Wednesday, donuts are totally acceptable – wait no… ENCOURAGED – on Tuesday.
It’s a life law or something.
Second… props to all these women in the crazy, crowded airports who are physically holding the PRINT version of 50 Shades of Grey in their hands, because unless it was my make-believe world, I wouldn’t have the guts. Even though I exploit my sad little life all over the internets. So there’s that. But I am still your terribly cliched whiney, needy chick who wouldn’t want to be judge by complete strangers. Trust this. Help me.
Third… when I ate these burgers… I definitely pretended like the avocado cream was made with Greek yogurt. Which it wasn’t. At all. I made it with thick and creamy full-fat sour cream, and ate it in amounts that would only be appropriate if it was plain yogurt. I’m loving being in my own dreamland right now.
Most people make bean burgers because they are trying to eat less meat, or in fact – they don’t eat meat at all. Not me. I make bean burgers because I am 100% super freaking in lust with beans. Torrid, serious love affair. I almost made beef burgers and added beans straight inside. It’s happening next, just you wait.
Okay so, the burgers are really incredible. I enjoy them more that those BBQ chickpeas burgers I made a few months ago, and they are packed with enough flavor that I’d MAYBE consider eating them without the bun. Maybe. Maybe not.
Alright, probably not. Whatever.
But the real winner here? It’s the avocado basil cream. I want to slather this on everything humanly possible. And as soon as I get home, I’m going to. Just tryyyy and stop me.
Easy Double Bean Burgers
makes 6 burgers
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 large egg + 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 whole grain buns, toasted if desired
In a large bowl, mash beans with a potato masher or fork. Add in cilantro, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper, mixing to combine. In a smaller bowl, lightly beat eggs and add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and panko, stirring to mix. Add the egg mixture to the beans, and mix thoroughly to combine, bringing it together with your hands if needed. Separate the beans into 6 equal sections and form patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil (or as much as you need). Add burgers and cook on each side until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove and serve with avocado cream on whole wheat buns!
Avocado Basil Cream
2/3 cup sour cream
1 avocado, chopped
10 medium basil leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
Add basil and avocado to a food processor, blending to combine. Once somewhat smooth, add in sour cream and blend again until combined. Add in salt and pepper, taste, and season more if desired.
And now I feel so much better. Worthy of another donut.
244 Comments on “Easy Double Bean Burgers with Avocado Basil Cream.”
That avocado sauce looks so awesome, but I don’t like sour cream. Do you think it’d work with mayonnaise?
I dont use sour cream. I use plain yogurt to replace sour cream in all recipes. I tried a few different brands before I found one that I liked. I now use it in my quiches and in salads and dips mixed with salsa.
Thanks. I actually went ahead and tried it with sour cream because it often happens that things I don’t like on their own are quite fine when masked with other flavors. And it was just as good as it looks!
I tried it with mayo and it was really good. I only used 1/3 cup too for the whole avocado.
These burgers look delicious and amazing!!
i’ve been looking high and low for a bean burger recipe. this is it!!!
love that last photo of the bites being taken!
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I too heart beans, although I am not a vegetarian! But that cream–that is genius. It makes me wish I hadn’t used our last avocado to make guacamole last night (I mean, except for the fact that I got guacamole last night).
These look good, I was just thinking I wanted to make some veggie/bean burgers! Nice job having your avocado toast on A Cup of Jo today!
I am in LOVE with bean burgers! I made some a few weeks ago and even my SUPER carnivore husband liked them! :) These are next on my list
That’s one pretty burger. I could drink that cream.
Oh that avocado basil cream looks amazing!!!
Yum!!! I’m making this for dinner tonight!!! So excited to try it- since I’ve been looking for a good veggie burger for the longest time. :)
So true about 50 Shades of Grey in the airport. I was reading the Kindle version myself but there were an alarming number of women walking around with the paperback. And it’s next to the dollar bins at Target! I mean, who am I to judge who needs a little…err…excitement in their life. But there are some people I honestly don’t want to think about reading it. Like the 80 year old woman boarding my plane.
I was looking for a good bean burger recipe and i found ur blog…
This is perfect !!
Your blog is beautiful with amazing recipes n pics…Loving it so much!!
I think I want to join you in your dream world! These look AMAZING! And I bet they are such a better source of fiber than traditional burgers. The beans, the avocado, the whole grain buns – all potential fiber-licious sources!
Making these this weekend! I also spotlighted your post on my blog today, I do a Healthy link up every week and wanted to showcase your amazing looking bean burgers! You can visit that post and see your spotlight here- http://vibrantlyvictoria.blogspot.com/2012/06/weigh-in-wednesday-5.html
have a great day!
Victoria
it’s funny because just the other day i tweeted that i judge everyone who reads 50 shades of grey in public hehehehehe
these look divine, but what else would you slather that luscious green goop on? my brain is suffering from a lack of ideas to do with my avocados
I’m always happy to find a veggie burger that my boyfriend might try. I would have never thought to add white beans too. What a great idea!
Thank goodness for the kindle. I haven’t yet read Fifty Shades, but I’m definitely considering it, and if I do…not a soul will know.
Also, we had burgers tonight and they were atrocious compared to how these look. You win.
We had these for dinner tonight complete with the basil avocado cream! (In pitas instead of buns…)
So so delicious!
Super yummy burger photos!
Oh yes…I can think of about 100 things that would be made much more tasty with a slather of that avocado basil cream!
LOVE the avocado basil cream idea!!
that avacado basil cream dip- well, it looks sooo appetizing- i am going to try it as soon as i find an avacado here!
That avocado basil cream looks yummy, seriously yummy. I love my bean burgers with a non-beef beef burger on top, mmm. :)
These look so yummy! I am adding them to my recipe list for next week! And that avocado spread is making me drool!!!
THis looks so stinking good. I bet it’s good on regular burgers, too.
I looooove burgers and I looooooove beans. Maybe even a mix of beef AND beans!!
I have been waiting for you to do a black bean burger!! So super excited!! The past 2 weeks I have wanted to make them… now I finally have a good recipe and reason to. Thanks Jess :)
Wow these look so easy! I love it! Usually I shy away from veggie burgers because the ingredient list is like 28 items long and, let’s be honest, I lose interest after about 10…. haha :)
Question – Do you think I could sub chick peas for cannelinni beans or would it mess with the texture?
I really do think you can – you possibly might need a little more oil only because sometimes I feel that white beans are creamier than chickpeas – I would try it and see how they stick together!
Oh also you may need to blend the chickpeas because I don’t know how mashed they could get with a fork.
Oh YUM! These look amazing, and the basil avocado cream sounds divine. I was on the bus the other day and 3 women around me were reading paper copies of 50 shades… There has been an epidemic!
1) These look amazing and I can’t wait to try them!
2) I’ve been taking the print version of 50 Shades of Grey on the bus with me in the morning. At first I was like no way will I be seen in public reading this. But every time I read at home, I fall asleep so I was like screw it, I’m bringing this on the bus! Started flipping right through! There were a few times when I closed the book because I felt so uncomfortable because a) I didn’t want other people to be able to read my mind and know exactly what I was reading on each page/see me blushing at the graphic parts and b) there are a few pages that have bigger font than others and the craziness that is 50 Shades can be seen with just a quick glimpse over the shoulder.
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That avocado cream looks to die for!
Avocado basil cream. Oh no you didunt!
Made these tonight, and yes, avocado basil cream is going to be in my dreams tonight. SO delicious.
I made this tonight for dinner and it came out delish! We ate it open face on a toasted garlic multi-grain bread :) Mmmm. Thank you for this recipe!
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Umm, I’m pretty sure I’d like to put Avocado Basil Cream on EVERYTHING, pleasethanks.
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I made these this weekend. They were so good. I ended up freezing 4 individually in plastic wrap.
I had one for lunch today- 1min 45 secs in micro. It was awesome. Way better than
boxed veggie burgers that taste all chemical and fake to me.
I love a good bean burger but have yet to master the ability to get one cleanly out of the skillet. How do you do it?! Your burgers look so nice and neat. While mine crumble and split. Teach me your secrets, Oh Wise One from the Burgh! P.S. they are delicious though.
That avocado basil cream looks too good! Very yummy!
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Avocado Basil Cream? Brilliant!
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Just made these and they were so delicious and filling! Made the basil avocado cream with nonfat Greek yogurt and it was heavenly!
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That avocado cream—-oh dear.I’m going to eat it on crackers at midnight.
Made these tonight and they were delicious! That cream is amazing… OMG.
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These are being made tonight. I must say that EVERY recipe of yours that I have made has been an absolute hit!
Quick question – is there basil IN the burgers too? I see green flecks in the burgers but I don’t see anything green (parsley, basil, etc) in the recipe… Unless I overlooked it. Thanks!
Ah! I just realized I left that out of the recipe – thanks for catching it! It’s fresh cilantro. :)