"Pinto Bean Cakes with Salsa and Sour Cream use convenient, thrifty, and nutritious dried beans for a southwest style appetizer perfect for a tailgate party...."
INGREDIENTS
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20 ounces dried pinto beans ((recommend: Hurst’s HamBeens® Pinto Beans with Ham Flavor))
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8 cups water
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1 cup diced onion
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 cups cooked pinto beans (cooled and well drained)
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¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
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¼ cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
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¼ cup diced green onion
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1 tablespoon minced cilantro
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½ teaspoon lime juice
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 egg (lightly beaten)
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½ cup peanut oil (for frying) (, use more or less as needed)
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20 teaspoons sour cream
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20 teaspoons salsa
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20 teaspoons grated sharp cheddar cheese