Black Bean Cakes Recipe

Name: Black Bean Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 4 tablespoons vegetable broth or 4 tablespoons water or 4 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 cup onion, small diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 3 tablespoons jalapenos, finely diced; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 egg; ½ cup oat bran; 2 tablespoons flax seeds; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt; 3 tablespoons sour cream; ½ cup salsa (chose mild, medium or hot according to your tastes)

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons vegetable broth or 4 tablespoons water or 4 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup onion, small diced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
3 tablespoons jalapenos, finely diced
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 egg
½ cup oat bran
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons sour cream
½ cup salsa (chose mild, medium or hot according to your tastes)

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1 Place half the rinsed beans in a blender or food processor with the broth and puree into a paste.
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Add more liquid if needed.
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Mix together the bean paste with the reserved whole beans in a mixing bowl.
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2 In a nonstick skillet, add the onions, garlic, jalapeno and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
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Add the cumin and chili powder and continue to cook another minute.
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Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
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3 Combine the sauteed vegetables with the beans.
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Add the egg, oat bran, lemon juice, cilantro.
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Grind and add the flaxseed.
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Let stand for 5-8 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
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4 Form the mix into nine 3 oz patties.
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5 Lightly butter the skillet.
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Add the bean cakes to the skillet and cook until browned, just a minute or so on each side.
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6 Combine the yogurt and sour cream.
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7 Serve the bean cakes with a dollop of the dairy topping and salsa, garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, 4 tablespoons vegetable broth or 4 tablespoons water or 4 tablespoons chicken broth, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 cup onion, small diced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Bean Cakes

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