Chili Bean Cakes With Avocado Salsa

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Sounds very interesting and definitely worth a try! love the ingredients!!! prep time does not include refrigeration time.

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Steps

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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat , add the pine nuts , and cook , turning , until just browned.

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Place in a bowl and set aside.

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Put the drained beans into a large bowl and coarsely mash.

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Add the onion , tomato paste , chile , pine nuts , and half of the bread crumbs and mix well.

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Add half the egg and the cilantro and mash together , adding a little more egg , if needed , to bind the mixture.

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Form the mixture into 4 flat cakes.

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Coat with remaining bread crumbs , cover , and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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To make salsa , mix all the ingredients together in a serving bowl , cover , and let chill in the refrigerator until needed.

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Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat , add the bean cakes , and cook 4-5 minutes on each side , or until crisp and heated through.

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Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

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Serve each bean cake with the salsa , garnished with a slice of lime.

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Ingredients

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pine nuts, beans, red onion, tomato paste, red chili pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, fresh cilantro, corn oil, lime, avocado, tomatoes, garlic cloves, olive oil, pepper, lime, juice of