Black Bean Cakes

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Recipe by Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 02, 2022

These vegetarian patties are absolutely delicious and topped with a corn salsa. It’s one recipe your family will request often. —Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona

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Black Bean Cakes

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Stir in the egg white, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties.
  2. In a small nonstick skillet, cook patties in batches in oil for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the corn, salsa and remaining cilantro; spoon over cakes. Garnish with sour cream.