Black Bean Burgers

Mary O. sent this recipe in and writes, "I thought these were delicious and I planned on making these again!"

makes 4 cakes

recipe:

1 1/2 c prepared salsa

1 jalapeño pepper optional

2 15oz cans black beans rinsed and drained or use 1 pint jar canned black beans

1 - 8.5oz package corn muffin mix

2 1/2 tsp chili powder

2 T olive oil

1/2 c sour cream

1/2 tsp chili powder

In colander drain, 1/2 cup salsa; seed and finely chop half the jalapeño

In a large bowl, mash beans with vegetable masher or fork, Stir in muffin mix, drained salsa, 2 1/2 tsp chili powder, and chopped jalapeno

In a 12 inch skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over med light heat. Add 4 1/2 cups mounds of bean mixture to skillet. Flatten mounds with spatula to 3 1/2 inch round cakes

Cook 3 min on each side until browned.  Remove from skillet; repeat with remaining oil & bean mixture

In a bowl combine sour cream and 1/2 tsp. chili powder; top cakes with reaming salsa, sliced jalapeño and seasoned sour cream.