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====== Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole and Corn ====== 

Tags: [[dinner]] - [[vegetarian]] \\ 
Active Time: 30 minutes \\ 
Passive Time: 20 minutes \\ 
Serves: 2 \\

====Description====
Delicious black bean patties with a simple guacamole and lime-garlic corn

====Ingredients====
  *Black beans: 1 15oz can, drained and rinsed \\ \\ 
  *Cilantro: 1/2 small bunch, minced, divided
  *Eggs: 1
  *Jalapeno: 1, minced
  *Cumin: 1/2 tsp
  *Panko crumbs: 1/4 cup
  *Salt: 1/2 tsp, divided
  *Pepper: 1/2 tsp, divided \\ \\ 
  *Avocado: 1
  *Lime juice: 1 lime's worth, divided \\ \\ 
  *Vegetable oil: 1.5 tbsp \\ \\ 
  *Frozen corn: 1 cup \\ \\ 
  *Garlic: 1 clove

====Instructions====
  -Transfer beans to medium bowl and mash with fork. Add egg, jalapeno, 1/2 of the cilantro leaves, panko crumbs, cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix until well combined
  -Halve and pit the avocado. Combine with 1/2 of the lime juice, the rest of the cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Mash with fork until smooth
  -Coat bottom of the skillet with 1/2 tbsp oil. Put on medium heat. Once heated, add corn and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl
  -Mince garlic, and add to corn along with the rest of the lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well
  -Shape the black bean mixture into 6-8 patties. Heat skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp oil, and once hot, cook the patties until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes per side
  -Serve the patties with guacamole on top and corn on the side

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