SPICY BLACK BEAN CAKES

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From Everyday Food. I haven't tried them yet-I'm entering all of my recipes from magazines I've saved over the years to try to get rid of some of the clutter.

Provided by kitchenslave03

Categories     Black Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 -2 jalapeno, finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed if desired
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
coarse salt
pepper
1 large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated to equal 2 cups
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. In small skillet over med heat, warm 1 T oil. Cook scallions til soft, 1 minute Add garlic, jalapeno and cumin. Cook til fragrant, 30 seconds. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Add beans to bowl; mash with fork or potato masher, leaving about 1/4 of the beans whole. Season generously with salt and pepper. Fold in sweet potato, egg and breadcrumbs. Divide into 8 balls of equal size; flatten into patties.
  • Brush a baking sheet with remaining T oil; place patties on sheet, 1/2 inch apart. Broil 4 inches from heat til golden brown, 8-10 minute With thin metal spatula, carefully turn cakes. Broil til crisp, 2-3 min more.
  • If desired serve with Lime Sour Cream.
  • Lime Sour Cream: In small bowl, combine 1/2 c sour cream with 2 t fresh lime juice and 1 small minced jalapeno; season with coarse salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 18.8

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