Black Bean Cakes
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
4 Scallions Chopped
6 Garlic Cloves Chopped
2 jalapenos chopped
1 Tbs. ground Cumin
2 cans Black Beans (drained and rinsed well)
Sea Salt
Pepper
1 Large Sweet Potato, peeled and grated
1 Large Egg lightly beaten
Heat broiler. In a small skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cook the scallions until softened, add the garlic, jalapenos and cumin. Cook until fragrant, then transfer to a large bowl.Add the beans to the bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the grated sweet potato and egg. Divide into 6 – 8 balls of equal size and flatten into patties.Brush a baking sheet with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Place the patties on the sheet. Broil 4 inches from the heat until golden brown, approximately 8 – 10 minutes. Flip the patties and broil for 2 –3 more minutes. Serve with lime yogurt.
Lime Yogurt
Ingredients:
½ cup Plain Low Fat Yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 small jalapeno minced
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Serve on top of the patties.
