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Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa

Name: Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup shredded zucchini; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; SALSA:; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 3 tablespoons grated chocolate; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1 teaspoon honey

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa)

Homemade salsa adds zip to these mouthwatering bean cakes. Serve on a bun for a scrumptious veggie burger! —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
SALSA:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons grated chocolate
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon honey

Directions

In a small bowl, mash beans. Add the egg, zucchini, bread crumbs, cheese, chili powder, salt, baking powder and cumin; mix well.
Shape into 6 patties; brush both sides with oil. Place on a baking sheet.
Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with black bean cakes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cake with 3 tablespoons salsa: 206 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.

Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa

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