Black Bean Polenta Cakes with Salsa | Dinner

All the flavours of the Southwest combine in this colourful confetti

polenta loaf. Pan-fry individual slices if you like, or just enjoy it as it

is.

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained

6 cups of water

2 cups cornmeal

1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced small

3/4 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons vegan margarine

Salsa

Instructions

1. Place black beans in a bowl and mash with a fork until halfway

mashed. Set aside.

2. Bring the water to a boil, then slowly add cornmeal, stirring to combine.

3. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently and

scraping the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking and burning.

4. Add bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and

pepper and stir well to combine. Continue to heat, stirring frequently for

8–10 more minutes.

5. Add vegan margarine and stir well to combine, then add black beans,

combining well.

6. Gently press into a lightly greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with the

back of a spoon. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour. Reheat, slice, and serve

topped with prepared salsa.