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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Everyday Food. I haven't tried them yet-I'm entering all of my recipes from magazines I've saved over the years to try to get rid of some of the clutter. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 scallions, thinly sliced |
6 garlic cloves, pressed |
1 -2 jalapeno, finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed if desired |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
2 (15 1/2 ounce) 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. If desired serve with Lime Sour Cream.
5. 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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