Black Bean Croquettes W Fresh Salsa Recipes

BLACK BEAN CROQUETTES WITH FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

BLACK BEAN CROQUETTES W/ FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.

BLACK BEAN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix salsa ingredients; set aside.
• In another large bowl, add black beans, cumin, coriander and garlic. Using potato masher or fork, mash beans until no whole beans remain. Stir in corn, onion, cilantro and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs.
• In medium bowl, add remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Measure 1/4 cup bean mixture at a time, and form into a ball. Roll in bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with salsa.

BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together black beans, Mexican-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, tomatoes and green onion stalks. Garnish with desired amount of cilantro leaves. Chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

SALSA BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place beans in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, tomato, jalapeno, egg, cilantro and garlic. Mix until combined. Shape into 4 patties., In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes on each side. Serve on buns. If desired, top with sour cream and guacamole.

THE BEST EVER BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all the vegetables, adding the avocado last or add avocado as you serve it to avoid browning.
• Combine lime juice, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture.
• Stir to combine.
• Chill.
• Serve as a salad or with chips.