Black Bean Cakes with Chunky Guacamole and Lime Cre

Name: Black Bean Cakes with Chunky Guacamole and Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound black beans, cooked until tender, with 2 ham hocks and chicken stock, cooking liquid reserved; 1/2 small onion, medium diced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic; 1 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 egg; 1/2 cup flour; Salt and white pepper; Hot sauce; 1/2 cup all purpose flour, seasoned with 1/2 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lime Crema, recipe follows; Chunky Guacamole, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 3 ripe avocados; 1/2 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/2 red onion, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; Salt and white pepper; Hot sauce

Servings: persons

1/2 pound black beans, cooked until tender, with 2 ham hocks and chicken stock, cooking liquid reserved
1/2 small onion, medium diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 egg
1/2 cup flour
Salt and white pepper
Hot sauce
1/2 cup all purpose flour, seasoned with 1/2 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lime Crema, recipe follows
Chunky Guacamole, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3 ripe avocados
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 red onion, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
Salt and white pepper
Hot sauce

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In the bowl of a food processor, puree 1/2 of the drained black beans.
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Add the onion, garlic and cilantro and pulse to combine.
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(A small amount of bean cooking liquid may be added as needed to puree.)
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Add the egg and pulse for 10 seconds.
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Transfer mixture to a medium mixing bowl.
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Add the remaining half of the beans and gradually add the flour until the mixture becomes firm enough to form into a loose ball.
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Add salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
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If too thick, adjust consistency with bean cooking liquid.
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Form cakes using a 4-ounce ice cream scoop.
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Dredge in seasoned flour prior to cooking.
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Heat a large non-stick saute pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
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Cook black bean cakes for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
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Place a scant 1/4 cup of Lime Crema on a plate, place Bean Cake on top and garnish with a healthy dollop of Chunky Guacamole.
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Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
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Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
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Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
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Mash together with a spoon, being careful not to mix too much.
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Lime Crema: 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 lime, juiced Salt and white pepper 1 tablespoon chopped chives
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In a small bowl combine all ingredients.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound black beans, cooked until tender, with 2 ham hocks and chicken stock, cooking liquid reserved, 1/2 small onion, medium diced, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, 1 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean Cakes with Chunky Guacamole and Lime Crema

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