Black Bean Croquettes
(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1/8 cup plus 1/6 cup plain dry breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 cups finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 scallions, sliced
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, hot if desired, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 avocado, diced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Mash black beans and cumin with a fork in a large bowl until no whole beans remain. Stir in corn and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Combine tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir 1 cup of the tomato mixture into the black bean mixture.
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Mix the remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder in a small bowl until the breadcrumbs are coated with oil. Divide the bean mixture into 8 scant 1/2-cup balls. Lightly press each bean ball into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the croquettes until heated through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir avocado into the remaining tomato mixture. Serve the salsa with the croquettes.