Memorial Day Recipes

Black Bean Cakes

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Black Bean Cakes

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Great for a light lunch or a high-protein side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. can Cuban black beans
  • 1 egg
  • 4 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 C. crumbled corn flakes or the breadcrumbs of your choice
  • Several dashes hot sauce
  • 2-3 Tbs. olive oil
  • Cornmeal for dredging

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a glass bowl. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for a half hour. When the mixture has chilled and set, bring it to the counter and shape it into four balls. Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan. Dredge each bean ball lightly through the cornmeal and drop it gently onto the hot oil. Flatten it (gently again) with a spatula. Let them fry for about 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite salsa, dollops of sour cream, and the requisite guacamole.

Yield: 4 servings

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