Black Bean Burgers

1 (15 oz) can black beans, undrained
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies or 1/2 cup salsa
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 t chili powder
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. yellow cornmeal
2 T oil

Mash beans. Stir in chilies (or salsa), bread crumbs, chili powder, and egg. Shape into 6 patties 1/2 inch thick. Coat with cornmeal. Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. Cook patties 5 - 10 minutes, turning once, until crisp and cooked on both sides.

Falafel

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tsp. baking powder
seasoning salt to taste

Mash chickpeas until pasty. Add garlic, egg, and lemon. Slowly add breadcrumbs until mixture is not sticky, but will hold together; add more or less as needed. Add seasoning salt. Form 8 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat 1 inch oil in large skillet on medium high. Fry until brown.

Serve in tortillas with cucumber sauce (below) and toppings or burger style on a bun with your favorite toppings.

Cucumber Sauce
1 (6 oz) container plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1 T mayo
salt and pepper

Combine. Chill 30 minutes.