Black Bean Croquettes with Cornmeal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cilantro, choppedNutrition
• 2 tbsps fat free sour creamNutrition
• 1 large eggNutrition
• 1/4 cup salsaNutrition
• 4 tbsps corn oilNutrition
• 2 cups black beansNutrition
• 1/2 cup chopped onion mincedNutrition
• 1/2 cup cornmealNutrition

Directions

1. 1Mash beans but don't puree so as to have a few bean chunks for texture. Use a little bean liquid or water if beans are too dry to mash.
2. 2Combine the beans, onion, cilantro, egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. 3Add cornmeal by the tablespoon until its made a batter that is barely stiff enough to handle. (You should be able to shape it with your hands without it sticking, but it should be quite fragile or the cakes will be dry.)
4. 4Add corn oil to a large, deep skillet and turn flame on medium. Shape the bean mixture into patties 2 to 3 inches across or into 1 ½ x 3 inch logs.
5. 5When the oil is hot, place them in the skillet. Don't crowd them; you may have to work in batches.
6. 6Cook the croquettes until nicely browned on all sides, adjusting the heat so they brown evenly without burning before turning, 7 or 8 minutes total. Keep warm in the oven or under aluminum foil until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.
7. 7Garnish with salsa, fat-free sour cream and fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired. Brown rice with roasted or fresh corn make a nice accompaniment.
8. 8Note: as variations, you may add any of the following alone or together for extra zing in the batter: a dash of cumin, minced jalapeno, fresh chile, hot sauce or fresh squeezed lemon juice.

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