Cornmeal-Crusted Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.

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

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

Spread cornmeal into the bottom of a shallow dish.

Press the burgers into the cornmeal to coat both sides.

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

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