Cuban Black Bean Patties

• 2 cups rinsed drained canned black beans
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1 large egg white
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• cooking spray
• Optional
• cayenne powder, to taste

1. Set aside 1/2 cup of the beans.
2. Place the other 1 1/2 cups in a medium bowl with garlic, cumin, cilantro and salt. Partially mash with a fork.
3. Place remaining 1/2 cup of beans in a food processor with the egg. Process for approximately 30 seconds or until well combined.
4. Add bean puree to slightly mashed beans in a bowl, and stir until combined.
5. Add cheese and onion, combine well.
6. Divide the bean mixture into 4 parts. Shape each portion into a 1/2 inch thick patty.
7. Place cornmeal on a plate or in a shallow dish.
8. Dredge each patty in cornmeal until thoroughly but thinly covered.
9. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray.
10. Add patties and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
11. Carefully move onto plates with a spatula.
12. Serve hot, with sour cream and rice.

black beans, garlic, ground cumin, salt, cilantro, egg white, shredded monterey jack cheese, red onion, cornmeal, cooking spray, cayenne powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cuban-black-bean-patties-213765 (may not work)