Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Brittany Pitschman

Category

Appetizers

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients

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    • 1/2 cup Reduced Fat Sour Cream
    • 2 tsp Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 smallJalapeño Pepper, minced
    • Salt to taste

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    • 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
    • 4 Green Onions, thinly sliced
    • 6 Garlic Cloves, pressed
    • 2 fresh Jalapeño Peppers, finely diced
    • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
    • 2 - 14.5oz cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
    • Salt, to taste
    • Black Pepper, to taste
    • 2 cups grated raw Sweet Potato
    • 1 Egg, lightly beaten
    • 1/2 cup Plain Dried Bread Crumbs

    Directions

    1. Mix together sour cream, lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeño and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with Black Bean Cakes.

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    1. Preheat Small Skillet over medium heat. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapeños , and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    2. Transfer contents of pan to 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. Shape into 8 patties.
    3. Set the cooking rack in the oven about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease the Large Cookie Sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
    4. Place bean patties on Large Cookie 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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