Black Bean Cakes
Makes 8 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Refrigeration time: 1-2 hours
Cooking time: 16 minutes (for cakes)
List of Ingredients
4 cups cooked black beans, well drained
2 tablespoons mojo criollo (Cuban marinade available at most Kroger stores)
1 egg
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 to 3 cups bread crumbs
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VEGETABLE: Sauteed Spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, julienned
1/4 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/2 pound spinach, stemmed and cleaned, about 4 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Recipe
In a large bowl, combine beans, mojo criollo, egg, bell peppers,
onion, cumin and chili powder. Add 2 cups bread crumbs and continue
mixing. Slowly add more crumbs until mix is almost dry to the touch.
Dust parchment paper with a thin coating of bread crumbs and roll
mixture into a log, using the paper as a wrapper. Refrigerate 1 to 2
hours. Slice in 4-ounce pieces for entree cakes or 7-ounce pieces for
burgers.
For entree cakes, saute in small amount of vegetable oil about 4
minutes per side or until hot.
To serve as entree: Spread spinach (recipe follows) on plates and top
with cakes, salsa, sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.
For burgers, grill about 3 minutes per side. Serve on buns with
shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
Per serving: 294 calories (percent of calories from fat, 12), 14
grams protein, 52 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 4 grams fat, 23
milligrams cholesterol, 331 milligrams sodium.
In a large saute pan, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic and cook
1 minute. Add spinach, stirring often, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or
until done. Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper.
Per serving: 43 calories (percent of calories from fat, 68), 1 gram
protein, 2 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 4 grams fat, no
cholesterol, 33 milligrams sodium.
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