Cornmeal-Crusted Black Bean Burger Recipe

Cornmeal-Crusted Black Bean Burger Recipe

  • 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.
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