Cuban Black Bean Patties

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups rinsed drained canned black beans
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• cooking spray
• cayenne powder, to taste

Recipe

• 1 set aside 1/2 cup of the beans.
• 2 place the other 1 1/2 cups in a medium bowl with garlic, cumin, cilantro and salt. partially mash with a fork.
• 3 place remaining 1/2 cup of beans in a food processor with the egg. process for approximately 30 seconds or until well combined.
• 4 add bean puree to slightly mashed beans in a bowl, and stir until combined.
• 5 add cheese and onion, combine well.
• 6 divide the bean mixture into 4 parts. shape each portion into a 1/2 inch thick patty.
• 7 place cornmeal on a plate or in a shallow dish.
• 8 dredge each patty in cornmeal until thoroughly but thinly covered.
• 9 heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. coat with cooking spray.
• 10 add patties and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
• 11 carefully move onto plates with a spatula.
• 12 serve hot, with sour cream and rice.