Recipe: Black Bean and Rice Croquettes with Mango Salsa

Step 1

FOR SALSA- dice up mangoes, peppers and red onion, and put in bowl. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, honey and salt. Cover and put in fridge to marinate, while cooking croquettes.

Step 2

FOR CROQUETTES- Saute onions in olive oil until translucent. Add carrots and garlic. Add celery, peppers and mushrooms, and continue cooking until soft.

Step 3

Remove from heat and put into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Puree black beans in food processor and add to mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add remaining ingredients (except breadcrumbs) and combine well. Form into patties.

Step 6

Place breadcrumbs into shallow dish. Press each side of patty into breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Place on greased cookie sheet. Mist top of croquette with olive oil spray. Bake at 375? for 15 minutes, turn over and bake another 10 minutes.

Step 8

Patties can be made ahead of time and kept in freezer.

Step 9

Serve with Mango Salsa on side.