Black Bean Cakes

Name: Black Bean Cakes
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can black beans; 1 egg; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 12 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 12 cup corn flakes, crumbled or 12 cup breadcrumbs, of your choice; 3 dashes hot sauce; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; cornmeal (for dredging)

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 egg
4 scallions, finely chopped
12 red bell pepper, finely chopped
12 cup corn flakes, crumbled or 12 cup breadcrumbs, of your choice
3 dashes hot sauce
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
cornmeal (for dredging)

Directions

1

Mix black beans, egg, scallions, bell peppers, cornflakes or breadcrumbs, and hot sauce in a glass bowl.
2

Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3

When the mixture has chilled and set, shape it into four balls.
4

Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan.
5

Dredge each ball lightly through the cornmeal and drop it gently onto the hot oil.
6

Flatten gently with a spatula.
7

Fry for about 4 minutes on each side.
8

Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite salsa, dollops of sour cream, and guacamole.