Mexicana Veggie Burgers

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.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir black beans chickpeas and garlic until warmed 3 to 5 minutes.

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.

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.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; pan-fry patties until golden brown about 5 minutes per side.