BLACK BEAN CAKES

Ingredients for 4 large cakes:

12 ounce can organic refried black beans ("no BPA" on label)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

1 tablespoon salad oil

Turn beans out into a mixing bowl. Work in the cumin, chili powder, salt and fresh chili. Fold in the cilantro. Reserve.

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet. Scoop out four patties with an ice cream scoop or pat out rounded balls between sheets of wax paper. Saute the cakes on each side for 1 -2 minutes.