Name: Spicy Black Bean Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup reduced fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced; salt to taste; 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; 0.5 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 patties

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Ingredients

Lime Sour Cream:

½ 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
½ cup plain dried bread crumbs

Directions

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.
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.
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.
In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219	Calories
7g	Fat
31g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 520mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 9mg	43%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 526mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

These baked black bean cakes are easy to make and less fat than fried cakes.

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts (per serving)