Cornmeal-Crusted Black Bean Burger

These black bean burgers marinate overnight to let the flavors of hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin mingle.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 182 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅓ cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 dash hot sauce, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Divide mixture into 1/3 cup portions; shape into 3-inch burgers.

Step 4

Spread cornmeal into the bottom of a shallow dish.

Step 5

Press the burgers into the cornmeal to coat both sides.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Cook burgers in hot oil until the center is hot, about 8 minutes per side.