Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Vegetarian
Health score
21%
Spicy Black Bean Cakes
35 min.
8
217kcal

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Spicy Black Bean Cakes: A Vegetarian Delight!
Looking for a quick, delicious, and vegetarian-friendly meal that can be on your table in just 35 minutes? Look no further than these mouth-watering Spicy Black Bean Cakes! This recipe serves 8 and comes in at a modest 217 calories per serving, making it the perfect option for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Packed with flavor, these black bean cakes are the epitome of versatility. With a base of black beans, they're not only hearty and protein-rich but also infused with the vibrant taste of cumin, garlic, and jalapeno peppers. The addition of sweet potatoes adds a delightful crunch and a hint of sweetness that balances out the heat.
The preparation is simple and straightforward. Start by creating a zesty lime sour cream to accompany your bean cakes, then cook up a fragrant mixture of onions, garlic, jalapenos, and cumin. Combine this with mashed black beans, season with salt and pepper, and you're well on your way to a culinary adventure.
The baking method used here ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the inside moist and full of flavor. The broiling technique adds a nice char and brings out the best in this dish. Serve these Spicy Black Bean Cakes with the homemade lime sour cream for a dish that's sure to impress, even if you're just cooking for yourself.
Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a new staple or a curious cook wanting to try something different, these Spicy Black Bean Cakes are a must-try. So why not give them a go and discover a new favorite? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs dried plain
  • 29 ounce black beans drained and rinsed canned
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • cloves garlic pressed
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • small jalapeno fresh minced
  •  jalapeno fresh diced finely
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • servings salt to taste
  • servings salt and pepper black to taste
  • cups sweet potatoes and into raw grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  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.
  4. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
  5. In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
  6. Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more.
  7. Serve with lime sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein16.73%
Fat26.15%
Carbs57.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.63
Glycemic Load
3.68
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.321739090526%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.05kcal
10.85%
Fat:6.43g
9.89%
Saturated Fat:1.79g
11.18%
Carbohydrates:31.59g
10.53%
Net Carbohydrates:22.76g
8.28%
Sugar:2.28g
2.53%
Cholesterol:25.49mg
8.5%
Sodium:872.5mg
37.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.26g
18.51%
Vitamin A:4924.91IU
98.5%
Fiber:8.83g
35.3%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.37%
Folate:83.26µg
20.81%
Iron:3.25mg
18.05%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.2%
Phosphorus:169.79mg
16.98%
Vitamin K:16.72µg
15.92%
Potassium:533.46mg
15.24%
Vitamin C:12.19mg
14.78%
Copper:0.29mg
14.61%
Magnesium:54.69mg
13.67%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.34%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.19%
Calcium:98.1mg
9.81%
Selenium:5.79µg
8.27%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.17%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.6%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.31%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.13%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.22%
Source:Allrecipes