Megan's Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Name: Megan''s Spicy Black Bean Cakes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil divided; 4 green onions thinly sliced; 6 cloves garlic pressed; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers finely diced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans drained and rinsed; salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups grated raw sweet potato; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 green onions, thinly sliced6 cloves garlic, pressed2 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced1 tablespoon ground cumin2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsedsalt and black pepper to taste2 cups grated raw sweet potato1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more.

Serving Size: 8 patties

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLAIZE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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