Southwestern Black Bean Cakes With Salsa

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed well
• 2 tablespoons salsa, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons finely diced green onions
• 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chili sauce
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil, plus more as needed
• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed tortilla chips
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• store bought salsa
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh key lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• salt and pepper
• lime, twists for garnish

Recipe

• 1 coat pan with 2 teaspoons peanut oil.
• 2 combine beans, salsa, green onions, peppers, cilantro, bread crumbs, garlic,.
• 3 and chipotle sauce in a large bowl and mix well, mashing up the beans.
• 4 form 12 small patties (about the diameter of a silver dollar and 3/4 to 1-inch thick).
• 5 and roll in tortilla breading.
• 6 heat 2 teaspoons peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. fry patties,.
• 7 in batches as necessary, until golden brown and heated through.
• 8 serve on bed of salsa or cover with salsa and fresh cilantro. add a small.
• 9 dollop of lime mayonnaise on top and garnish with a twist on lime.
• 10 key lime mayonnaise:.
• 11 combine all ingredients in a bowl. season with salt and pepper, to taste.