Spicy Black Bean Cakes Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lime Sour Cream:; 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced; salt to taste; Bean Cakes:; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 6 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups grated raw sweet potato; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Lime Sour Cream:
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
salt to taste
Bean Cakes:
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 green onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, pressed
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups grated raw sweet potato
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1
To prepare lime sour cream, mix the sour cream, lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeno, and salt together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
4
In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
5
Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with lime sour cream.

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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: Lime Sour Cream:, 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

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