Black Bean Cakes

15 oz black beans

3 cloves garlic

1/4 tsp chili powder

2 Tbs fresh cilantro

1 egg

1/2 Tbs ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c bread crumbs

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• Drain beans place in a food processor with garlic. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides.
• Add bread crumbs, egg and seasoning. Process 30 seconds until well blended.
• Preheat a nonstick or lightly oiled griddle. Make pancake using 1Tbs of batter. Flip and spread out with the spatula to about 2 inches in diameter.
• Cook in batches over medium-high heat until the bottom is brown and a few bubbles appear on top, about 2 minutes. (Mine weren't that runny). Turn and cook another 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa