Spicy Black Bean Cakes

• 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained well
• 6 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno chili
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 6 tablespoons (about) olive oil
• Sour cream
• Purchased salsa

1. Place drained beans in large bowl.
2. Using hand masher, mash beans coarsely.
3. Mix in green onions, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno and cumin.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Mix in egg and 2 tablespoons cornmeal.
6. Place remaining 1 cup cornmeal in small dish.
7. Drop heaping 1 tablespoon of bean mixture into cornmeal; turn to coat.
8. Flatten into 1/2-inch-thick cake.
9. Repeat with remaining bean mixture and cornmeal, forming 18 cakes.
10. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
11. Working in batches, fry bean cakes until firm and crisp, adding more oil as needed, about 6 minutes per side.
12. Drain bean cakes on paper towels.
13. Transfer to platter.
14. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.

black beans, green onions, seeded red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeno chili, ground cumin, egg, yellow cornmeal, olive oil, sour cream, salsa

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-black-bean-cakes-104929 (may not work)