Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa

 
Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa
Homemade salsa adds zip to these mouthwatering bean cakes. Serve on a bun for a scrumptious veggie burger!

Makes 6 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa)

Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine
INGREDIENTS for PATTIES:
1
 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1
egg, beaten
1  
cup shredded zucchini
1/2  
cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 
cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2
tbsp chili powder
1/4
tsp salt
1/4
tsp baking powder
1/4
tsp ground cumin
2
tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENTS for SALSA:
2  
medium tomatoes, chopped
1
small green pepper, chopped
3
tbsp grated chocolate
1
green onion, thinly sliced
2
tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1
tbsp lime juice
1
to 2 tsp minced chipotle pepper in abodo sauce
1
tsp honey


DIRECTIONS:
1.  In a small bowl, mash beans. Add the egg, zucchini, bread crumbs, cheese, chili
 
 powder, salt, baking powder and cumin; mix well. Shape into six patties; brush
 
 both sides with oil. Place on a baking sheet.
2.
Broil 3-4 in from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer
 
 reads 160 degrees.
3.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with black bean
  cakes.