Spicy Black Bean Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 -2 jalapeno, finely chopped , ribs and seeds removed if desired
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 (15 1/2 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
coarse salt
pepper
1 large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated to equal 2 cups
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Directions:

Heat broiler. In small skillet over med heat, warm 1 T oil. Cook scallions til soft, 1 minute Add garlic, jalapeno and cumin. Cook til fragrant, 30 seconds. Transfer to large bowl.
Add beans to bowl; mash with fork or potato masher, leaving about 1/4 of the beans whole. Season generously with salt and pepper. Fold in sweet potato, egg and breadcrumbs. Divide into 8 balls of equal size; flatten into patties.
Brush a baking sheet with remaining T oil; place patties on sheet, 1/2 inch apart. Broil 4 inches from heat til golden brown, 8-10 minute With thin metal spatula, carefully turn cakes. Broil til crisp, 2-3 min more.
If desired serve with Lime Sour Cream.
Lime Sour Cream: In small bowl, combine 1/2 c sour cream with 2 t fresh lime juice and 1 small minced jalapeno; season with coarse salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	201.24 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.91g	14%
Cholesterol	40.92mg	14%
Sodium	96.24mg	4%
Potassium	434.21mg	9%
Total Carbs	24.28g	8%
Sugars	2.76g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.4g	18%
Protein	6.68g	13%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	76.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.4g	14%
Cholesterol	33.96mg	14%
Sodium	79.87mg	4%
Potassium	360.34mg	9%
Total Carbs	20.15g	8%
Sugars	2.29g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	18%
Protein	5.55g	13%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	2.3mg	15%
Calcium	63.9mg	8%

* 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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