Mexican Corn Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (8 1/2 oz) package corn muffin mix
3/4 cup water
1 egg
1 (16 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (8 oz) jar chunky style salsa
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
light sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

To make corn cakes, in medium bowl combine corn muffin mix, water and egg until just blended.
Batter will be slightly lumpy.
Grease large nonstick griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat to get pan hot.
Make corn cakes in batches using 1/4 cup batter for each one and cooking about 2 minutes on each sides, until golden brown (You should have 12 corncakes total).
In small saucepan stir together black beans, chicken, salsa and cumin.
Cook over low heat just until heated through.
Remove pan from heat and stir in cilantro.
To serve, place three corn cakes on each plate.
Top with bean and chicken mixture.
Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	405.02 Kcal (1696 kJ)
Calories from fat	230.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.56g	39%
Cholesterol	96.18mg	32%
Sodium	752.75mg	31%
Potassium	444.77mg	9%
Total Carbs	23.66g	8%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	5%
Protein	21.26g	43%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	48.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.57 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.04g	39%
Cholesterol	49.06mg	32%
Sodium	383.92mg	31%
Potassium	226.84mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.07g	8%
Sugars	0.2g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	5%
Protein	10.84g	43%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	1mg	11%
Calcium	24.7mg	5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

10

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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