Spicy, Smoky Bean Cakes with Lime Slaw and Charred Avocado Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 3 cups shredded green or white cabbage
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, divided
• 5 scallions, chopped, finely sliced, divided
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, divided
• 3 limes, divided
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or Vegenaise to keep it vegan)
• 2 medium cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 whole chipotle in adobo, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce (2 to 3 tablespoons total)
• 1/2 cup flour
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 1 avocado (optional)
• Crumbled mature cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco (optional)