Black Bean Cakes Recipe
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Black Bean Cakes

By: Donna 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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

Directions

  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.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 175 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2004 by GAIL20011   view full review
Hello All: I added one large egg and 3/4 cup of cornmeal. It made it easier to control the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2003 by ACOOPER4   view full review
This is delicious. I used canned black beans and needed to add some bread crumbs in order to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by somethingdifferentagain?!   view full review
I don't know if it was the canned beans I used or if the recipe's ingredients failed to bind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2003 by JEN333   view full review
Really tasty! I used canned beans and they came out a little soft, but I'll definitely try again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by SwissMiss   view full review
The taste was good, and the sauce fine. My patties didn't fall apart, but they didn't really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2004 by XVELVETX   view full review
The cakes were very tasty, but way to soft. It was very hard to turn them over in the pan. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2004 by MISSCRIS   view full review
These were good. For those of you whose cakes fell apart, your oil probably wasn't hot enough....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by Sara   view full review
When people say these cakes fall apart if you follow the recipe, they must really mean it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Autumn Star   view full review
I did not make the sauce for the top so it was vegan. I didnt have fresh cilantro and was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by weye3400   view full review
Good. I'll make them again but not amazing. They are a healthy alternative to beef. For the...

 

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