Black Bean Zucchini Pancakes

I know that these may not sound or look like something that you would want to make but I love these - they are great for lunch or a light dinner. And they are from Shape magazine so you can feel good about eating them.

Black Bean Zucchini Pancakes

Prep time: 7 min. Cook time: 8 min.

Serves 4

15 oz canned black beans (rinsed and drained)

2 eggs (use only egg whites if you want to be healthier)

1 tsp chopped roasted garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1 zucchini, shredded (1 1/2 cups)

1/3 cup bread crumbs

olive oil for cooking

1/2 cup salsa

2 1/2 Tbsp sour cream

In a medium bowl mash beans, egg, garlic and cumin to a coarse texture. Stir in zucchini and bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Using half of the mixture drop 4 mounds into the pan and flatten to about 3 1/2 inch rounds. Cook for 4 minutes turning after about 2 minutes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.