Bean & Chile Burgers

Makes 4 servings

16-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

11-oz. can corn, drained

4-oz. can green chiles

1 c. cooked rice

1/2 c. cornmeal

1 t. onion powder

1/4 t. garlic powder

salt to taste

2 T. oil

4 sandwich buns, split

Optional: salsa

Mash beans in a large bowl; add corn, chiles, rice, cornmeal, onion powder and garlic powder. Form mixture into 4 large patties; sprinkle with salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add patties and cook until golden on both sides. Serve on buns, topped with salsa, if desired.

No more flimsy paper plates at the next potluck...they’ll fit nice and snug inside a plastic flying disc. After lunch, it makes a terrific gift for everyone to take home!