Black Bean Sliders

I believe anything mini is adorable, and food is no exception! I love these sliders, not only because they're miniature but they are packed with flavor and protein! These are great as appetizers and even as a main meal (just make bigger patties) You can really flavor these however you want, I love using fresh herbs and lots of jalapenos for a great kick! You can even make these ahead of time and freeze the patties for a later date. Try this out at your next cook out and everyone will love them!

Ingredients
- One 15oz can black beans
- 1/3 cup cooked wild rice
- 2 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 TBSP chopped jalapeno
- 1 TSP fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- Hawaiian rolls
- Cheddar cheese slices
- Tomato, pickles, lettuce

Directions
- Preheat oven to 400. Place half of the black beans, cilantro, jalapeno and fajita seasoning and pulse into a thick paste. Combine paste with rest of black beans and rice in a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Make 2 inch patties with mixture. Lay on a parchment paper lined sheet and let rest in a fridge for an hour.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Cook patties 3-5 minutes each side or until golden brown crust forms.
- Transfer patties to a baking tray with cooking spray and bake for another 7-9 minutes. Cool patties for 15 minutes
- Place cooled patties on Hawaiian rolls and build with whatever toppings and condiments you like!

Serving size- makes 6-8 sliders