Black Bean Croquettes 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

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.

SALMON CROQUETTES WITH BLACK BEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the canned salmon, mashed yuca, Sauteed shallots, roasted garlic, jalapeno pepper, grated lemon peel, minced cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill the mixture for 2 hours and then form it into 8 patties.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees.
• Beat the egg in a shallow bowl and spread out the cornmeal on a plate. Dip patties in egg and then dredge in cornmeal. Fry patties for 23 minutes, until golden brown. Then drain them on paper towels.
• To make the vinaigrette, in a bowl whisk together the garlic, fresh lime juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil in a stream, whisking. Then add the black beans, red pepper , yellow pepper , red onion, avocado, cilantro, and gently mix together.
• Arrange 2 patties on each serving plate, garnish with vinaigrette and chopped fresh cilantro, and serve.