Black Bean Cakes Recipe

Name: Black Bean Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounce can black beans, well drained; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced; 2 Tbs fresh garlic, small chop; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 4 Tbs cilantro, fresh chopped; 1/2 Tbs chili powder; 1/2 Tbs cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 Tbs kosher salt; 1/4 Tbs black pepper; 2 limes, zested; 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs; 1 bunch scallions, small chop of both white and green parts

Servings: persons

12 ounce can black beans, well drained
1 small onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced
2 Tbs fresh garlic, small chop
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small red onion, finely diced
4 Tbs cilantro, fresh chopped
1/2 Tbs chili powder
1/2 Tbs cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 Tbs kosher salt
1/4 Tbs black pepper
2 limes, zested
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 bunch scallions, small chop of both white and green parts

1
Zest the lime and dreain the beans. Saute white onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil over medium heat until lightly caramelized. Add cumin, chili powder and cayenne; cook 2 minutes more. Place onion mixture on a flat pan and refrigerate until cool.
2
In a food processor or blender, pulse 1/2 of the black beans to form a rough paste. In a mixing bowl, combine paste with cooled onion mixture and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour.
3
By hand, shape mixture into 2-3oz hockey puck size rounds and flatten tops slightly. (Can be done up to 3 days prior and refrigerated.) To finish, lightly flour cakes and saute over medium heat to create a crust on the top and bottom of each cake. Remove and place in 300-degree oven for 4 minutes to heat through.
4
TO SERVE; place 2 cakes on a plate and top with a dollop of sour cream, or, use as a slider with bun and choice of condiments.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounce can black beans, well drained, 1 small onion, finely diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced, 2 Tbs fresh garlic, small chop, 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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