Cuban Black Bean Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups rinsed drained canned black beans
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 large egg white
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup cornmeal
cooking spray
Optional
cayenne powder, to taste

Preparation

Set aside 1/2 cup of the beans.
Place the other 1 1/2 cups in a medium bowl with garlic, cumin, cilantro and salt. Partially mash with a fork.
Place remaining 1/2 cup of beans in a food processor with the egg. Process for approximately 30 seconds or until well combined.
Add bean puree to slightly mashed beans in a bowl, and stir until combined.
Add cheese and onion, combine well.
Divide the bean mixture into 4 parts. Shape each portion into a 1/2 inch thick patty.
Place cornmeal on a plate or in a shallow dish.
Dredge each patty in cornmeal until thoroughly but thinly covered.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray.
Add patties and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
Carefully move onto plates with a spatula.
Serve hot, with sour cream and rice.