Panfried Black Bean Coriander Cakes

1. 1

   In a small heavy skillet cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.

2. 2

   In a bowl mash one-third beans with a fork and stir in remaining beans, onion mixture, bread crumbs, egg, coriander, salt, and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Form mixture into four 4-inch patties.

4. 4

   (Mixture will be wet and soft.)

5. 5

   Gently dredge patties in cornmeal and transfer to a large plate lined with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   In a heavy skillet heat 1/4-inch oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook patties in 2 batches 1 1/2 minutes on each side, transferring to paper towels to drain.

7. 7

   Serve bean cakes with salsa (recipe follows

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.