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Barbados Black Bean Cakes With Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 c. mango, peeled & diced
- 1/2 c. red bell pepper, minced
- 1/4 c. red onion, finely minced
- 1 x serrano pepper, seeded & chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, coarsely minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger root, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 x 15 ounce. cans black beans, rinsed & liquid removed
- 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/4 c. red onion, finely minced
- 1 x egg white (or possibly substitute), slightly beaten
- 1 tsp grnd cumin
- 1 tsp garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp grnd allspice
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/3 c. whole wheat bread crumbs nonstick cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Combine all mango salsa ingredients (first 7 ingredients) in a bowl and set aside.
- For the black bean cakes, place beans in a large bowl and coarsely mash till they stick together. Add in cilantro, onion, egg white, cumin, garlic, allspice, and cayenne pepper. Mix till well blended.
- Divide bean mix into 8 equal parts. Shape into 1/2" thick patties. Coat patties with bread crumbs. Spray both sides of patties with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in bean cakes and fry till golden on both sides, turning once, about 8 min total.
- Serve hot with Mango Salsa. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if you like.
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