Ingredients

Instructions

  1. combine the first 10 ingredients in a bowl and mash together with a potato masher (or use the back of a large fork) just until only a few whole black beans are remaining. then stir for another minute with a large spoon to make sure the ingredients are well mixed.
  2. let the mixture sit while you heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan.
  3. on a sheet of wax paper, spread out a 1/4 cup of the cornmeal evenly.
  4. divide the black bean mixture into 4 equal parts and begin flattening them into patty shape.
  5. press each patty onto the cornmeal and cover the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of cornmeal.
  6. once they are coated with cornmeal, begin placing the patties onto the hot frying pan.
  7. cook for around 7 minutes per side.
  8. when finished cooking, allow them to sit on paper towels for a minute. then place on wheat buns and top with fresh guacamole or pico de gallo.