Black Bean Burgers*
1 15-oz can undrained black beans
1 4.5-oz can chopped green chiles
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
cornmeal
buns, lettuce, onion, salsa
Slightly mash undrained black beans in a medium bowl with a potato masher. Stir in green chiles, bread crumbs, egg, chili powder and ground cumin. Shape into five 1/2-inch-thick patties. Dredge in cornmeal. Panfry in a little hot oil, turning once, 10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve on buns with sliced onion, salsa, and lettuce. Makes 5.
Woman's Day 11/1/05