Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
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-Rudiger von Wechmar, German politician
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Black Bean Cakes
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 2 cakes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
I would make separate batches to multiply this healthy recipe. These don’t keep well after cooking. The batter doesn’t keep well.
| 2 Tbsp | white onion |
| 1 cup | soft bread crumbs |
| 1 large | egg |
| 1 large | egg white |
| 2 Tbsp | 2% milk |
| 1/4 cup | celery |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh cilantro |
| 1 cup | canned black beans |
| 1/2 cup | canned black beans |
Mix together the minced onion, bread crumbs, egg, egg white, milk, celery, cilantro and 1 cup of the black beans. Use a fork, mashing and blending until smooth.
Fold in the 1/2 cup whole black beans and chill for at least an hour.
Pat together into 8 cakes each one about 3 inches in diameter and one inch thick.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Arrange the black bean cakes on a non-stick cookie sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes. Turn the cakes over and switch the oven to broil. Broil for 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 cakes
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 155 | Calories from Fat 18 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium 133mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrates 24g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 25% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 10g |
| Vitamin A 3% | Vitamin C 1% |
| Calcium 5% | Iron 12% |
| Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 317 mg |
| Magnesium 54 mg | |