Black Bean Cakes

Category: Vegetarian Dishes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Cakes:

  • 3 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 5 large eggs, divided
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup panko, divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Salad:

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups mixed baby lettuce
 

Directions

  1. Place 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 egg, and beans in a food processor. Pulse 20 times or until mixture becomes coarsely chopped paste. Combine bean mixture, 5 tablespoons panko, onions, and next 5 ingredients in a dish.
  2. Place 3 tablespoons panko in a dish. Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a 3/4-inch thick patty; dredge in panko. Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 teaspoons canola oil. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Wipe pan clean. Add remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Crack 4 eggs into skillet. Over and cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. To prepare salad, combine olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add lettuce; toss gently to coat. Arrange 1 1/2 cups salad, 1 black bean patty, and 1 egg on each of 4 plates. Serve immediately.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 322, Fat 22.6g, Protein 13.8g, Carbohydrates 18.7g, Fiber 5.1g, Cholesterol 264mg, Iron 3.4mg, Sodium 602mg

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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