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Black Bean Cakes

Black Bean Cakes

These easy-to-make Black Bean Cakes are a dream, kid-friendly vegetarian dish — packed with protein, super affordable and full of flavor! These savory Black Bean Cakes are a super toddler friendly recipe, but also a hit with adults. They not only pack power punch of protein, but plenty of flavor and fun in every bite!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 31 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 36 minutes

Servings: 4 cakes

Calories: 327 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 15 oz cans - black beans
  • 1 ear - corn
  • ½ cup - cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup - cilantro
  • ¼ tsp - garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp - onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons - breadcrumbs
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 tbsp - oil

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except the oil, in a food processor and puree.
  2. Heat a large saute pan over low to medium heat with 1-2 tbsp oil.
  3. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the bean mixture in the pan. Using the back of a spoon, spread the mixture into an even circle (the size and shape of a small pancake).
  4. Cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Flip and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Cook remaining patties, adding about 1 tbsp oil for each batch, and move to a plate.
  7. Cool and serve.

Nutrition

Energy: 327 kcal | Total Fat: 17 g | Saturated: 5 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 63 mg | Total Carbs: 30 g | Fiber: 9 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 15 g | Sodium: 383 mg | Polyunsaturated: 5 g | Monounsaturated: 6 g

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