Southwest Black Bean Patty Cakes Recipe

Southwest Black Bean Patty Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 PATTIES

Prep: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serving size 1 patty

Calories 184 Protein 8 g Carbohydrates 23 g Fat 7 g Fiber 8 g Sugar 3 g Sodium 160 mg

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon BBQ sauce
• 1 cup panko crumbs or whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• juice of 1 lime
• sea salt and black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Set a nonstick skillet over medium heat
3. Once the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil along with the garlic and onion
4. Saute until the onion begins to turn brown and translucent, about 3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic
5. Add the vinegar and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the onions have caramelized
6. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, then add to a blender
7. Set the skillet aside; do not clean it
8. Add the beans, BBQ sauce, and panko crumbs to the blender and pulse 4 or 5 times to combine
9. Add the cilantro, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and lime juice
10. Pulse until the ingredients are thick and well mixed but you can still see a few chunks of bean (for texture)
11. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and make 4 equal-sized, approximately 1/2-inch-thick patties
12. Set the skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon olive oil
13. Once the oil is hot, add the patties
14. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the edges around the patties begin to turn brown and crispy
15. Flip them over and cook for an additional 3 minutes, then place the entire skillet in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes
16. Remove the skillet from the oven and place the patties on a plate lined with a paper towel or a cooling rack to cool them slightly and firm them up before serving

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