Mexicana Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup White Rice
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Corn Niblets
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Black Bean, drained rinsed
• 1/4 cup Chickpea, drained rinsed
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Purpose Flour
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flake
• 1/4 cup Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flake
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir corn into hot rice.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir black beans, chickpeas, and garlic until warmed, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Combine rice mixture and bean mixture in a large bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup flour, and a pinch of red pepper flakes into rice-bean mixture into a thick mixture; form into patties.
4. Mix about 1/4 cup flour, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Coat each patty in flour mixture.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; pan-fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

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