Servings: 4

Burger Patties: subheading: Burger Patties:
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup brown rice, cooked ½ cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup corn 1 cup corn
½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon chili powder
1 egg 1 egg
Salt Salt
Black pepper Black pepper
⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Canola oil Canola oil
Toppings: subheading: Toppings:
4 slices pepper jack cheese 4 slices pepper jack cheese
Tomato Tomato
Red onion Red onion
Avocado Avocado
Pico de gallo Pico de gallo

In a large bowl, add black beans, rice, corn, seasonings, and egg. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together.
Once mashed, add the bread crumbs and mix to combine.
Take a quarter of the mixture and shape it into a patty using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create four patties.
In a pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flip, top with a slice of pepper jack, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
Place patties on buns, and top with sliced tomato, red onion, avocado, and fresh salsa.
Enjoy!