Panfried Black Bean Coriander Cakes

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a bowl, mash one third of the bean with a fork and stir in remaining bean, 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 the patties in cornmeal and transfer to a large plate line with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch of 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 the bean cakes with salsa.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.