Southwest Black Bean Cake
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Southwest black bean cake on mixed greens with cilantro-lime crema
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| Servings |
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Ingredients
- Black Bean Cakes
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cans low sodium black beans 15oz each, drained
- 1/2 cup yellow onion trimmed, diced
- 1/2 cup red pepper seeded, diced
- 3/4 tsp garlic cloves peeled, minced
- 3 Tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
- 2 ea large eggs whisked or 3-4 ounces of egg liquid
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper table grind
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 4 oz fresh lettuce mix
- Cilantro-Lime Crema
- 5.5 oz plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
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Instructions
- For cilantro-lime crema, combine all ingredients. Whisk until well blended. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For black bean cakes, preheat flat-top griddle to 350 F. Coat with oil.
- In a food processor, puree half of the black beans. Process until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until well blended.
- Portion bean mixture into 4 1/2 oz. patties.
- Cook patties 4 minutes. Turn patties over. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 F, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Serve on top of mixed greens and alongside cilantro-lime crema for dipping.*
Recipe Notes
*For a full meal, serve with our Avocado & Corn Quinoa Salad
Recipe courtesy of Aramark Chef Kyle Niemiera
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 170kcal |
| Total FatSaturated FatTrans Fat | 1.5g0.5g0g |
| Cholesterol | 45mg |
| Sodium | 325mg |
| Total CarbDietary FiberSugars | 27g5g3g |
| Protein | 11g |
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Recipe Notes *For a full meal, serve with our Avocado & Corn Quinoa Salad Recipe courtesy of Aramark Chef Kyle Niemiera
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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.