Meatless Fridays : Black Bean Cakes - A Bountiful Love

Meatless Fridays : Black Bean Cakes

If you are craving for a fiber rich comfort food without the guilt.. well..this recipe is for you! Black beans are very high in fiber, folate, protein, and antioxidants, along with numerous other vitamins and minerals. For more information on its history , tips , nutritional content , read : Health Benefits of Black Beans




Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups of Homemade Black Beans  ( can use store bought black beans)
1/2 tsp cumin
4 cups Homemade vegetable broth ( or chicken broth)
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:


Combine the black beans , cumin and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Since my beans are already pre cooked , I just simmered it for a few minutes. If using canned or dry beans ( soaked overnight), once it boiled , reduce heat to low, partially covered and simmer until tender .


Drain the beans. Transfer to a bowl and mash the beans.  Stir in garlic, cilantro and salt.



 Form the mixture into balls. Flatten the balls to form cakes. Refrigerate for one hour.



 In a non stick frying pan. heat olive oil. Fry the cakes over medium heat turning only once. It is done when  you see a little crisp.



It is good with salsa and with hamburger buns. Try serving with a side of salad!



Very simple and affordable but healthy and filling.



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4 comments

  1. I would love to try these black bean cakes. We really like black beans. Thank you so much for linking up to Saturday Dishes Snacks.
    I pinned it.
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

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    1. Hi Diane! I love black beans too.. Thank you for stopping by! appreciate it ..have a blessed week!

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  2. Hi Khit!

    I've never heard of these, they very look good. I might just try your recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    (On a side note, I wrote a long reply to your comment you left me at my blog, I sent it, but then it bounced back to me as a no-reply blogger address) :(

    Hope you are having a good Monday!
    Hugs,
    Marissa

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    1. Hi Marissa! I'm sorry about that reply..I don't remember if I did or did not leave a "reply email" .. Thank you for stopping by..and I will send you a message here pretty quick! take care!

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