Black Bean Cakes

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place balls between sheets of wax paper and press down on the wax paper to form 1/8 inch thick rounds.
  4. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Fry the cakes 2 or 3 minutes per side.
  5. In a bowl, combine yogurt, milk, and cayenne pepper (to taste). Serve the sauce over the hot black bean cakes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

634 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.2g 48% DV
Total Fat 31.8g 41% DV
Carbs 85.4g 31% DV
Fiber 24.7g 88% DV
Sugar 20g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10746.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 3031mg 64% DV
Cholesterol 18.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1238.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 166.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 834.8mg 64% DV
Iron 36.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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