Bean Cakes Recipes

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the sour cream: Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
• For the black beans: Combine the black beans with the onion and garlic cloves. Cover with water and bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered. The beans are ready when they are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and set aside to cool down. Drain.
• For the vegetables: Saute all ingredients in a medium saute pan in the oil over medium-high and set aside to cool down.
• For the patties: Take about 3/4 cup black beans after they have cooled and put into food processor and pulse until the beans break apart but don't form a big ball of mush.
• Add the beans to the sauteed vegetables and mix in the flour, cumin, salt and pepper, and adobo and form into 6 to 8 patties.
• Add enough oil to coat a medium saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 patties and cook for about 1 minute, and then turn and sear the other sides for 1 more minute. The patties should have a golden brown crust. Place into the oven for about 4 minutes.
• While the patties are in the oven, add enough oil to coat a medium saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and wilt. Add the diced tomatoes and toss to warm through.
• Set the spinach in the center of a plate and place 2 to 3 bean cakes on top. Squeeze a little lime juice on top and top off with chipotle sour cream.

BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• In a blender puree beans with cilantro, chili powder, cumin, coriander. Pour mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in garlic, onion, eggs and enough flour to make a thick batter. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick saute pan and spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into pan. Cook for about 2 minutes per side turning once or until cakes are golden and cooked through. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of salsa.;

BLACK BEAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grease 9" cake pan and dust with cocoa powder, tapping to evenly distribute.
• Drain and rinse beans. Shake off excess water.
• I use handheld mixer to pulverize beans smooth.
• Add in 3 of the eggs, vanilla, salt and continue mixing. When smooth, add in coconut oil and honey. Add in last 2 eggs.
• In separate bowl, sift in cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder and then add to the wet ingredients
• Beat on high until you achieve a nice smooth consistency. Approx 1 minute.
• Scrape batter into pan and rap on counter a few times to free any bubbles.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cake is done when top is rounded, firm to touch and toothpick comes out clean.
• LET CAKE SIT OVERNIGHT IF POSSIBLE or at least 8 hours. It's not a ready-eat-right-away type of cake.
• Frost with favorite frosting and enjoy.

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Stir in the egg white, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties. , In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties in batches in oil for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., In a small bowl, combine the corn, salsa and remaining cilantro; spoon over cakes. Garnish with sour cream.

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add the onion and cook until soft and lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place the flour in a shallow bowl or plate, and stir in the Essence. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mash the black beans well with the back of a fork -- the mixture should be relatively smooth, with no whole beans remaining. Stir in the cooled onion mixture, cilantro, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and hot sauce and mix well. Divide the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties (about 1/3 cup each).
• Heat the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, dust the patties in the seasoned flour mixture and carefully transfer them to the hot skillet (the cakes will be delicate). Cook the cakes until golden brown on both sides and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
• If necessary, season with more salt. Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

WHITE BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190C/375°F Put the beans in a large bowl and mash lightly with a fork. Add the eggs and cheese and whisk with the fork until combined.
• Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, stir in the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until they are soft and golden. Stir in the rosemary and remove from the heat.
• Put the flour, baking powder, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper into the bowl with the beans. Add the onion mixture and stir with the fork until just combined. It should be like thick cookie dough - add more flour if necessary.
• Use the remaining oil to grease a baking sheet. Use a large spoon or your hands to form the bean mixture into 8 bean cakes and put them on the prepared pan. Bake until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes and serve hot.
• Serve with a little extra cheese and a side salad.

SPICY BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• To prepare lime sour cream, mix the sour cream, lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeno, and salt together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
• In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with lime sour cream.

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Place the beans in a medium pot. Cover with 1/2-inch cold water. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 30 minutes. Add water if necessary while cooking to keep the beans submerged.
• 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, peppers, and garlic. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add to beans. Add honey, cider vinegar, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until beans have absorbed water and broken down, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• 3. Remove beans from the heat. In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment puree until smooth. Return mixture to the cooking pot. Over medium heat, cook the beans, stirring often, until dry. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• 4. Using lightly floured hands, shape about 1/3-cup of bean mixture into a cake about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with remaining mixture. Lightly dust cakes with flour. Set aside.
• 5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Without crowding, place bean cakes in pan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining mixture, wiping out skillet between batches and adding oil as needed. Serve 2 cakes per person. Garnish each plate with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro.

PINTO BEAN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
• Cream butter or margarine and sugar together. Add the beaten egg and mix well. Stir in the mashed cooked beans and the vanilla.
• Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground allspice together. Add the chopped pecans, golden raisins, and the diced apples to the flour mixture. Stir to coat. Pour flour mixture into the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Dribble with a simple confectioner's sugar icing and garnish with candied cherries and pecan halves, if desired.