Fiery Black Bean Patties
Fiery Black Bean Patties balance smoky cumin and garlicky depth with the gentle sweetness of grated sweet potato, finished under the broiler for a crisp shell and tender middle. A cool lime-jalapeño sour cream adds bright heat and creamy contrast. Serve these hearty cakes for a casual dinner or as a standout appetizer with fresh green onions on top.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Black Bean Patties, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
- 2
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and salt. Cover and refrigerate.
- 3
Make the cakes: Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions in the hot oil until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in jalapeño peppers, garlic, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Transfer the green onion mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the black beans; mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the sweet potato, bread crumbs, and beaten egg until well combined. Divide the mixture into 8 balls, flatten into patties, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Broil under the preheated broiler for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the patties over and continue broiling until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with the sauce.
- Calories 320.2 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.47 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 52.57 g 19%
- Total Fat 6.19 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.32 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.46 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 205.2 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 6.22 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 4.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 201.66 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 137.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 342.53 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 21.82 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Black Bean Patties is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 320.2 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Black Bean Patties made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Black Bean Patties?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Black Bean Patties easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fiery Black Bean Patties healthy?
- Fiery Black Bean Patties has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 320.2 calories and 9.47 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 205.2 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.32 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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