Black Bean Cakes Recipe

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Black Bean Cakes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sort and rinse the beans.
  2. Cover with plenty of water and soak overnight, or quick soak by boiling for 5 minutes, covering and letting sit for an hour.
  3. Drain well and combine in a large saucepan with 6 cups of stock, carrot and celery.
  4. Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat until they are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Add more stock if liquid falls below the surface of the beans.
  6. Pour into a colander and let drain about 2 hours.
  7. They must be thoroughly dry.
  8. Puree 3 cups of the beans in food processor, combining with the pepper, chile powder, cumin, jalapeno cilantro and salt.
  9. Mixture will be stiff and dry.
  10. Form into 4 equal balls.
  11. Press each ball between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a disk about 1/8 inch thick and 5 inches in diameter.
  12. Heat oil in large (preferably non-stick or well seasoned cast iron).
  13. Put cakes in without crowding.
  14. Do in batches if necessary, using more oil.
  15. Cook 2 minutes on each side.
  16. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
  17. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 486.57 Kcal (2037 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.11g 29%
Cholesterol 12.6mg 4%
Sodium 1212.51mg 51%
Potassium 1418.12mg 30%
Total Carbs 56.27g 19%
Sugars 10.97g 44%
Dietary Fiber 10.51g 42%
Protein 25.9g 52%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Calcium 109.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.33 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 29%
Cholesterol 2.37mg 4%
Sodium 227.59mg 51%
Potassium 266.18mg 30%
Total Carbs 10.56g 19%
Sugars 2.06g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 42%
Protein 4.86g 52%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 27%
Iron 0.7mg 21%
Calcium 20.6mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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