My Black Bean Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
    1 lime, juice of
    1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
    1 cup onion, chopped
    1/2 jalapeno, minced
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 teaspoons cumin
    1 cup masa harina
    1 cup corn
    oil, of your choice for sauteing
    breadcrumbs
Preparation
    In 1 T. oil, saute onion, red pepper, jalapeno, and garlic till soft-about 5 minutes. Add cumin and set aside.
    Puree 1 can of beans in a food processor till smooth. Add sauteed vegetables, corn, and lime juice and pulse briefly to combine.
    Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Add masa harina, 2nd can of beans, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well and form into patties using a 1/4 cup measure. (Patties can be held in the fridge at this point for up to a day).
    Dredge patties in breadcrumbs.
    Heat 2 T. oil over med-high heat and fry cakes 5 minutes per side till hot. Serve with your favorite sauce. Enjoy!

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