These black bean cakes are made with sweet potatoes, jalapeños, cumin, and garlic, then broiled in the oven for a dish that's less fat but just as flavorful as the fried kind.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
219 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
Step 2
Make sauce: Mix together sour cream, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Step 3
Make cakes: Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions in hot oil until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in jalapeño peppers, garlic, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Transfer green onion mixture to a large bowl. Stir in black beans; mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in sweet potato, bread crumbs, and beaten egg until well combined. Divide mixture into 8 balls, flatten into patties, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Cook under the preheated broiler for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn patties over and continue broiling until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with sauce.
Ingredients
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 green onions, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, pressed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
