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Black Bean Cakes w/Mango Salsa

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Legumes Low Fat

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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MANGO SALSA:

2 cups mango -- peeled & diced

1/2 cup red bell pepper -- chopped

1/4 cup red onion -- finely chopped

1 serrano pepper -- seeded & minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro -- coarsely chopped

2 teaspoons fresh ginger root -- minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

BLACK BEAN CAKES:

2 15 oz. cans black beans -- rinsed & drained

1/4 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped

1/4 cup red onion -- finely chopped

1 egg white (or substitute) -- slightly beaten

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic -- minced

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

nonstick cooking spray

1 tablespoon olive oil

 

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

until they stick together. Add cilantro, onion, egg white, cumin, garlic,

allspice, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well blended.

Divide bean mixture 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 bean cakes and fry until

golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 8 minutes total.

Serve warm with Mango Salsa. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if

desired.

 

 

 

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Caribbean Bean Burgers

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Legumes Sandwiches

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 15 oz. can Great northern beans -- rinsed & drained

1 cup plain bread crumbs

1/4 cup onion -- finely chopped

1 egg (or substitute) -- slightly beaten

3 tablespoons skim milk

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning (dry spice blend)

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

nonstick cooking spray

4 hamburger buns or 8 bread slices

condiments of choice

 

In a medium mixing bowl, mash beans with a fork or potato masher until

smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients (except cooking spray, bread, and

condiments, of course); mix well.

Shape mixture into 4 patties about 4 " in diameter. Spray a nonstick skillet

with nonstick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in

skillet until browned, turning once, about 8 minutes.

Serve on buns or bread with favorite condiments.

 

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