Black Bean Burger with Avocado

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The Black Bean Burger with Avocado is a popular plant-based burger patty made primarily from mashed black beans, typically seasoned with spices like cumin and chili powder, and often mixed with breadcrumbs or oats for binding. It is topped with creamy sliced or mashed avocado, and served on a bun with standard burger fixings like lettuce, tomato, and onion. This dish is a staple of modern American vegetarian and vegan cuisine, particularly popular in health-conscious and plant-forward food scenes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This burger is generally high in plant-based protein and dietary fiber from the black beans, with healthy monounsaturated fats coming from the avocado. A typical homemade serving (patty, bun, and toppings) provides a good range of vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron, and potassium, and roughly falls in the 350-500 calorie range depending on portion size and added ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	12 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Magnesium	70 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 burger (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the black bean burger represents a creative adaptation of the classic American hamburger into a vegetarian format, often drawing flavor inspiration from Latin American cuisine where black beans are a dietary staple. Nutritionally, the combination of black beans and avocado creates a complete protein profile and offers a satisfying, nutrient-dense alternative to meat-based burgers.