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["To make the sauce: In a blender or possibly food processor, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, garlic, and warm-pepper sauce.", "Process till smooth.", "Chill.", "To make the bean cakes: Coat a 10"" no-stick -skillet with no-stick spray and set over medium-high heat.", "When the skillet is warm, add in the onions and garlic.", "Cook and stir for 3 min, or possibly till the onions are soft but not browned.", "Spoon into a medium bowl.", "Add in the beans, Parmesan, chili pwdr, and warm-pepper sauce.", "Stir well to combine, then mash with a fork.", "With your hands, press the bean mix into 12 cakes about '/2"" thick.", "Coat the top and bottom of each cake with the cornmeal.", "Place the cakes on a plate and cover.", "Chill for 1 hour.", "Coat a 10"" no-stick skillet with no-stick spray and set over medium-high heat.", "When the skillet is warm, add in the cakes.", "Cook in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding.", "Cook for 3 min.", "Turn and cook for 2 min, or possibly till golden.", "Top with the sauce.", "To freeze, place the bean cakes on tray and put in the freezer for several hrs, or possibly till solid.", "Transfer to a freezer-quality plastic bag.", "Pack the sauce in a freezer-quality plastic container.", "To use, thaw both overnight in the refrigerator.", "Bring the sauce to room temperature.", "Reheat the cakes, in a covered 10"" no-stick skillet over medium heat for 15 min, or possibly till warm.", "NOTES : Dressed with a colorful tomato sauce, these easy pan fried cakes make a very pretty party dish.", "The black-bean cakes and the sauce can be frzn separately for up to 3 months."]
