Veggie Burger with Avocado and Pickles
Enjoy this Veggie Burger with Avocado and Pickles for a fresh, healthy, and flavor-packed meal! Made with a hearty plant-based patty, creamy avocado slices, crunchy pickles, and soft burger buns, this easy recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s quick to make, satisfying, and ideal for anyone looking for a delicious meatless option. Great for weeknights, meal prep, or casual gatherings, this veggie burger is a must-try for a wholesome and tasty bite!
Ingredients
- For the Veggie Patties
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or oats
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- For Assembling the Burger
- 4 burger buns
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
- Dill pickle slices
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, mash the black beans or chickpeas until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
- Add cooked quinoa or oats, grated carrot, sautéed onion and garlic, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together.
- Shape the mixture into four equal patties.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and firm.
- Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
- Assemble burgers with lettuce, veggie patty, avocado, pickles, and tomato if using.
- Serve immediately.