BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH SALSA

BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH SALSA image

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 15oz cans black beans, drained (about 4 cups), divided
2 large eggs
3 cups toasted fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread, divided
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped green onions (about 4)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground black pepper
4 Tbsp vegetable oil
Purchased salsa
Sour cream
Avocado slices

Steps:

Puree 2 cups black bean with eggs in processor until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in remaining beans, 1¼ cups breadcrumbs, and next 10 ingredients. Shape mixture into ten ½-inch-thick patties, using about ½ cup mixture for each. Transfer patties to baking sheet. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Coat black bean cakes on both sides with remaining breadcrumbs. Heat 2 tbsp oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Add 5 black bean cakes to each skillet; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Serve topped with salsa, sour cream, and avocado slices.