Dessert for 12

Black Bean Cakes

Name: Black Bean Cakes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) low-sodium black beans; 2 large tomatoes; 1/2 cup bell pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup green onions or 1/2 cup scallion; 2 large garlic cloves; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour (optional); canola oil or vegetable oil; salt and pepper; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 lime; 1 tbsp cumin; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper

Mashed black beans, vegetables, and spices form pan-fried cakes served with a cool yogurt sauce flavored with lime and chili.

$0.84per serving $

40 minstart to table

12servings

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Desserts

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz) low-sodium black beans
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup bell pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup green onions or 1/2 cup scallion
2 large garlic cloves
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup all-purpose flour (optional)
canola oil or vegetable oil
salt and pepper
2 cups plain yogurt
1 lime
1 tbsp cumin
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper

Steps

Drain and rinse the beans, then mash them in a large bowl.
Stir in chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, flour, salt, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 12 small cakes and chill them for 10 minutes.
Mix yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the cakes in batches for 4 minutes per side.
Serve the warm cakes with the yogurt sauce.

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