Cornmeal-Crusted Black Bean Burger

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 egg

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 dash hot sauce, or more to taste

⅓ cup cornmeal

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Mix black beans, egg, red bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a large bowl with your hands until evenly mixed.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Divide mixture into 1/3 cup portions; shape into 3-inch burgers.

Spread cornmeal into the bottom of a shallow dish.

Press the burgers into the cornmeal to coat both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook burgers in hot oil until the center is hot, about 8 minutes per side.