California Black Bean Burgers

 

1

can (15 ounces) black beans with cumin and chili spices, undrained

1

can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained

1

cup plain dry bread crumbs

1

egg, beaten

1/4

cup yellow cornmeal

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

5

hamburger buns, toasted

1

tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 1/4

cups shredded lettuce

3

tablespoons thick-and-chunky salsa

• 1 Place beans in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor. Mix beans, chilies, bread crumbs and egg. Shape mixture into 5 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Coat each patty with cornmeal.
• 2 Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.
• 3 Spread bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, patties, salsa and tops of buns.