BLACK BEAN BURGERS
makes about 5 burgers
takes about 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) black beans, undrained
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilies
1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Process beans in a food processor or blender until slightly mashed. Scrape into a medium bowl. (OR slightly mash with a potato masher in a medium bowl.)
Add green chilies, breadcrumbs, egg, and chili powder.
Mix with hands or wooden spoon until blended.
Shape into 5 patties, each about _ inch thick.
Spread cornmeal on a plate; coat patties with cornmeal.
Heat oil in a large skillet until hot.
Add patties and cook, about 5 minutes on each side, or until crisp and cooked through.
Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, salsa, etc.

**I use a few tablespoons of salsa instead of the chilies and chili powder. I add it until the mixture is spicy enough.