Cuban Black Bean Patties

Cuban Black Bean Patties

czwartek, 20 lutego 2014

Cuban Black Bean Patties

Time: 23 mins

Ingredients

• 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 white
• 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

Directions

• 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.