Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa

By Vickie

Another recipe from TOH award winner's book, 2014

Ingredients

• Salsa:
• 1 Can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 C shredded zucchini
• 1/2 C dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 C shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 TBS. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp.baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 2 TBS. olive oil
• 2 med. tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small green pepper
• 3 TBS grated chocolate 1 green onion thinly sliced
• 2 TBS. minced fresh cilantro
• 1 TBS. lime juice
• 1 to 2 tsp. minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp. honey

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mash beans then mix the rest of the ingredients together. Shape into 6 patties, brush both sides with oil place on baking sheet.

2. Broil 3-4 in. from heat for 3-4 min. on each side or until thermometer reads 160.

3. Combine salsa ingredients,. Serve with black bean cakes.