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Barbados Black Bean Cakes with Mango Salsa

Ingredients :
MANGO SALSA
2	cup	mango, peeled & diced
1/2	cup	red bell pepper, chopped
1/4	cup	red onion, finely chopped
1	x	serrano pepper, seeded & minced
2	tbl	fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
2	tsp	fresh ginger root, minced
1	tbl	lime juice
BLACK BEAN CAKES
2	x	15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed & drained
1/4	cup	fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4	cup	red onion, finely chopped
1	x	egg white (or substitute), slightly beaten
1	tsp	ground cumin
1	tsp	garlic, minced
1/2	tsp	ground allspice
1/8	tsp	cayenne pepper
1/3	cup	whole wheat bread crumbs
		nonstick cooking spray
1	tbl	olive oil

How to cook :

Combine all mango salsa ingredients (first 7 ingredients) in a bowl and set aside.
For the black bean cakes, place beans in a large bowl and coarsely mash until they stick together.
Add cilantro, onion, egg white, cumin, garlic, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
Mix until well blended.
Divide bean mixture into 8 equal parts.
Shape into 1/2" thick patties.
Coat patties with bread crumbs.
Spray both sides of patties with nonstick cooking spray.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add bean cakes and fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 8 minutes total.
Serve warm with Mango Salsa.
Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

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