Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole

These spicy bean cakes are meatless finger foods that are filling enough to make a main dish.


Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole

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Ingredients
  • 2 slices
    whole wheat bread, torn
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  • 3 tablespoons
    fresh cilantro
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  • 2 cloves
    garlic
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  • 1 15-ounce can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 1 7-ounce can
    chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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  • 1 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • egg
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  • 1/2 of a 
    medium avocado, seeded and peeled
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  • 1 tablespoon
    lime juice
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  • small plum tomato
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    Purchased baked tortilla chips (optional)
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    Orange wedges (optional)
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Directions
1.
Place torn bread in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until bread resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl and set aside. Place cilantro and garlic in the food processor bowl or blender container; cover and process or blend until finely chopped. Add beans, 1 of the chipotle peppers, 1 to 2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce (reserve remaining peppers and sauce for another use), and cumin. Process or blend using on/off pulses until beans are coarsely chopped and mixture begins to pull away from sides. Add mixture to bread crumbs in bowl. Add egg; mix well and shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
2.
Grill patties on the lightly greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until patties are heated through, turning once.
3.
Meanwhile, for guacamole, in small bowl mash avocado. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve patties with guacamole and tomato.
4.
If desired, for burger baskets, place the bean cakes on a bed of purchased baked tortilla chips in a lined basket or bowl and garnish with orange wedges. Makes 4 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 24 hours in advance, prepare guacamole, cover, and refrigerate.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 178, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 487 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 9%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 7%, Iron 16%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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