Black Bean Patties with Cilantro and Lime

Name: Black Bean Patties with Cilantro and Lime Recipe
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions; ½ cup chopped green bell peppers; ½ cup chopped red bell peppers; 1 tbsp minced jalapeño peppers; 1 tsp chile powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp salt; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 (15 oz) can black beans undrained; 1 ½ cups dried bread crumbs; ¼ cup yellow cornmeal; 2 tbsp minced cilantro; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2/3 cup prepared salsa for serving

Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 cup chopped onions½ cup chopped green bell peppers½ cup chopped red bell peppers1 tbsp minced jalapeño peppers1 tsp chile powder½ tsp dried oregano½ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp salt2 garlic cloves, minced1 (15 oz) can black beans, undrained1 ½ cups dried bread crumbs¼ cup yellow cornmeal2 tbsp minced cilantro1 tbsp fresh lime juice¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2/3 cup prepared salsa, for serving

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, chile powder, oregano, cumin, salt and garlic. Sauté 3 minutes or until onions are tender. Add beans; sauté 1 minute. Combine bean mixture, bread crumbs, cornmeal, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl; stir well.
Place 1 cup bean mixture in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until smooth. Add pureed bean mixture and cheese to remaining bean mixture; stir well.
Divide mixture into 10 equal portions and shape each into a patty 3 inches in diameter.
Wipe skillet clean with paper towels. Coat skillet with no-stick cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add 5 patties in a single layer and cook 3 minutes or until browned, turning patties carefully after 1 ½ minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties. Serve topped with salsa.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NALLABELLE.

Servings Per Recipe: 5

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