Double Black Bean and Avocado Burger
A towering plant-based burger layered with creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato. Doubling the black bean patties ensures you get the protein needed for sustained energy without the afternoon crash.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Lightly coat a skillet with olive oil…
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Lightly coat a skillet with olive oil…
Lightly coat a skillet with olive oil and place it over medium heat.
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Add the black bean patties and cook…
Add the black bean patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until heated through and crisp on the edges.
Look for: heated through and crisp on the edges
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Toast the whole wheat bun until golden
While the patties cook, toast the whole wheat bun until golden.
Look for: golden
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Mash the avocado lightly with a fork
Mash the avocado lightly with a fork, stirring in a pinch of salt and black pepper, then spread it evenly over the bottom half of the toasted bun.
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Layer the lettuce
Layer the lettuce, tomato slice, and both black bean patties onto the bun, then finish with the top half.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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