Sesame Carrot Pancakes W/black Bean Garlic Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 slices bread, toasted crisp
• 1 cup fresh carrot, grated (about 2 medium)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 -4 tablespoons canola oil (for light frying)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed, drained and mashed)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1 dash sea salt
• 2 green onions, sliced

Recipe

• 1 for pancakes: process the toast in blender or food processor (to small, but not necessarily fine, crumbs) and combine with the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• 2 heat half the oil in a deep-sided griddle or frying pan, to about 350°. spoon a tablespoon of batter the griddle, flatten out slightly, and fry until golden on the bottom. flip over and fry the other side. continue until all the batter is used up; adding additional oil if necessary.
• 3 for sauce: combine mashed beans and sesame oil in small bowl. add the rest of the ingredients & stir well. serve a dab of sauce on top of each pancake.