Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Black bean cakes spiced with ancho pepper, cumin, chili powder, roasted garlic and cilantro

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Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 1/2 Tbsp yellow onion trimmed, diced
• 3 Tbsp green onions (scallions) trimmed, sliced
• 2 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 2 1/4 tsp dark chili powder
• 2 1/4 tsp ground ancho chili pepper
• 12 oz low sodium canned black beans
• 1 ea egg lightly beaten
• 2 1/2 Tbsp whole-wheat flour
• 2 1/4 tsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

 

• In sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 1/2 tsp of oil. Add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add scallions, cumin, chili powder and ancho pepper. Sauté 3 minutes.
• Add beans. Sauté 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Lightly mash half of the bean mixture. Cool.
• Add egg, flour, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Portion bean mixture by shaping each portion into 6 cakes, each 1/2" thick.
• In sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 cup of oil. Add bean cakes. Sauté until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Set on paper towels to absorb any leftover oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 4g

Course Appetizer, Entrees, Sandwiches

Keyword vegetarian

Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.