2 Cup Cooked or 1 can; (19 ounces) black beans, drained
1/4 Cup Cilantro leaves; (packed)
2 Teaspoon Ground cumin
2 Teaspoon Chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon Dried oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoon Sour cream
4 Scallions; green and white parts, thinly sliced
1/2 Red bell pepper; seeded and finely chopped
1/4 Cup Dry bread crumbs; or dehydrated mashed potato flakes (or more if needed)
2 Tablespoon Yellow cornmeal
2 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
Garnish: sour cream; chopped fresh cilantro, diced fresh red bell pepper
How to make
Black Bean Cakes
In a food processor, puree the black beans with the cilantro leaves, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and sour cream.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add the scallions, red bell pepper and enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture tightly.
Form the mixture into twelve 2−inch disks and dredge them in the cornmeal.
In a large non−stick skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Saute the cakes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the cornmeal is browned. Serve immediately garnished with sour cream, cilantro and diced red bell pepper.