Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans (* drained well)
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic (* minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup loosely pack cilantro leaves (* chopped)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (* more if needed, for frying)

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher or a fork making sure to leave some pieces of beans and whole beans in there.
  • Once the beans are mashed, mix in the corn, breadcrumbs, garlic, chipotle chili powder, cumin, cilantro, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well blended.
  • Form the mixture into about 6 bun-sized 1-inch thick patties.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Serve on buns, if desired, with you favorite burger toppings.