Cornmeal-Crusted Black Bean Burger

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 dash hot sauce, or more to taste
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. Mix black beans, egg, red bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a large bowl with your hands until evenly mixed.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
3. Divide mixture into 1/3 cup portions; shape into 3-inch burgers.
4. Spread cornmeal into the bottom of a shallow dish.
5. Press the burgers into the cornmeal to coat both sides.
6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Cook burgers in hot oil until the center is hot, about 8 minutes per side.

black beans, egg, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, hot sauce, cornmeal, extravirgin olive oil

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220659/cornmeal-crusted-black-bean-burger/ (may not work)