BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH MOLE SALSA

Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa image

Homemade salsa adds zip to these mouthwatering bean cakes. Serve on a bun for a scrumptious veggie burger! -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
SALSA:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons grated chocolate
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

In a small bowl, mash beans. Add the egg, zucchini, bread crumbs, cheese, chili powder, salt, baking powder and cumin; mix well. , Shape into 6 patties; brush both sides with oil. Place on a baking sheet., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with black bean cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges