Black beans and sweet potatoes are spiced up with jalapenos, cumin, and garlic, then broiled in the oven for a cake that's less fat but just as flavorful as the fried kind.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
219 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
To prepare lime sour cream, mix the sour cream, lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeno, and salt together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
Step 5
Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with lime sour cream.
Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 green onions, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, pressed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
