Black Bean Cakes

15 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“These are really delicious, especially when served with sour cream or the homemade sauce included in this recipe! They are great for Chinese New Year.” - by Donna

Ingredients

3 cups dry black beans
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

Place black beans in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, or until tender.
In an electric blender or food processor, process black beans until smooth. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro; blend. Roll the mixture into balls, allowing 3 tablespoons of mixture per ball.
Place balls between sheets of wax paper and press down on the wax paper to form 1/8 inch thick rounds.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Fry the cakes 2 or 3 minutes per side.
In a bowl, combine yogurt, milk, and cayenne pepper (to taste). Serve the sauce over the hot black bean cakes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
175 cal
9%

Carbs
28.3 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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GAIL20011

Jul. 6, 2004

"Hello All: I added one large egg and 3/4 cup of cornmeal. It made it easier to control the patties. I put them on a cookie sheet using parchment paper, then I sprayed a little pam on each pattie. I ba..." See moreked them on 350 for about 30 minutes they came out wonderful and I cut the fat."

ACOOPER4

Sep. 18, 2003

"This is delicious. I used canned black beans and needed to add some bread crumbs in order to roll into balls. I put them in a tortilla with some tomato and sour cream and had as a main dish...." See more"

MISSCRIS

Jul. 6, 2004

"These were good. For those of you whose cakes fell apart, your oil probably wasn't hot enough. Tip: when you think the oil is heated in the skillet, toss in a pinch of flour, if it sizzles, then it's ..." See moreready."

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