Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

with avo

Ingredients
 

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup yellow corn kernels (canned, frozen, or fresh)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained well
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons hot sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil, for the skillet

1. In a medium skillet over moderately high heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the bell pepper, corn kernels, jalapeño, and cumin and mix together. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables become translucent. Add the garlic on top of vegetable mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.