This recipe is made from mostly leftovers. Since we are all in isolation protecting ourselves from COVID-19, I am sure everyone has made a taco bowl at some point. I did the other night and had a lot of veggie leftovers and decided to make Blaack Bean Cakes.

Black Bean Cakes– made from leftovers. Feel free to get creative

1/2 can black beans, rinsed

1/2 can corn, drained

1/2 onion, sauteed

1/2 bell pepper, sauteed

1 cup bread crumbs

1 egg

2 t kosher salt

2 t cumin

1 t granulated garlic

1 t granulated onion

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined.

Portion into individual cakes, about 1/2 cup.

Pan sear in a hot cast iron pan with about 2 T of olive oil.

Finish in a 400 degree oven on a parchment lined sheet pan until heated through

 

Chili Lime Salmon

2 6 oz portions of salmon

1 T Tajin, a mexican seasoning. (You can use any southwest seasoing)

Rub the salmon with seasoning

Pan Sear in hot casrt iron skillet until nicely browned on each side.

If you want the salmon more well done, finish in the 400 degree oven on a parchment lined baking sheet.

 

I served this all with leftover guacamole and spinach for a side salad.