Black Bean and Corn Patties

Quick and easy weeknight dinners are a must have some nights. With the kids in basketball, dance, golf and school we are away from home more then not it feels like. I'd rather not hit up drive-thru on late nights, so I have several go to recipes that come together quickly when hunger strikes!

Black Bean and Corn Patties
makes 8 servings (or 6 really big patties)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

2 cans black beans - drained and rinsed
1 ear corn - kernels removed from cob
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs - lightly beaten
1/2 red pepper, chopped into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chipolte powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to thoroughly distribute spices and eggs. Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture until only half of the beans are still whole.

Press desired amount of bean mix with your hands into patty form. Make sure patties are compact so they don't break apart when cooking. I used a 1/2 cup of bean mix for each patty.

Heat a large frying pan to medium high heat. Once pan is hot, coat with cooking spray and place patties in pan. Cook until patties have a golden crust and then flip to other side. Total cook time is about 4 minutes on each side.

Serve with delicious toppings such as avocado, pickles, tomato and lettuce. (post picture I doused this thing with spicy mustard too!)

Enjoy and have a great night!!