Spicy Black Bean Cakes

By Hester

Ingredients

• +2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• +4 green onions, thinly sliced
• +6 cloves garlic, pressed
• +2 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced
• +1 tablespoon ground cumin
• +2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• +salt and black pepper to taste
• +2 cups grated raw sweet potato
• +1 egg, lightly beaten
• +1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.

3.In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.

4. Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more.

201 calories each