Black Bean Cakes

By Beepers

This recipe is from Marsha Kimball....had these delicious cakes at the lake, and have made them many times since. Awesome vegetarian recipe!

Ingredients

• serve with:
• 3 15-ounce cans black beans - divided
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups panko (japanese bread crumbs) - divided
• 1 c. chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped green onions (about 4)
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 t chili powder
• 1 t cumin
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t onion powder
• 1/2 t ground pepper
• 4 T oil (for cooking)
• salsa
• sour cream
• avocado slices

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 36mins

Preparation

Step 1

puree 2 c black beans with eggs in blender until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in remaining beans, 1 1/4 c panko, and next 10 ingredients. Shape mixture into 8-10 patties.

Coat cakes with remaining panko. Heat oil, add black bean cakes - cook about 3 min per side.

Serve with brown or wild rice, salsa, sour cream, and avocado.