Rice & Corn Cakes with Spicy Black Beans

Name: Rice & Corn Cakes with Spicy Black Beans
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup instant brown rice; 6 scallions, trimmed and sliced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 large eggs; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed; 1 cup tomato salsa, mild, medium or hot

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"These crispy fried patties get a swift kick from the easy-to-make bean-and-salsa accompaniment. Instant brown rice only takes about 10 minutes, a great shortcut on a busy night. Garnish with sour cream and scallions...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup instant brown rice

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6 scallions, trimmed and sliced

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2 teaspoons minced garlic

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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

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1 cup frozen corn

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1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip)

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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2 large eggs

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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

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1 cup tomato salsa, mild, medium or hot

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