These Spicy Black Bean Cakes are a savory, healthy version of a pancake. When I was growing up, my mom instituted the “Sunday Night Supper.” Sunday night suppers were when we got to have breakfast for dinner! Man, did my brother and I think that was the greatest thing ever. Now, as a mom, I truly see the brilliance. It’s called – I have no plan for dinner, what can I make that is quick and easy? Breakfast foods are both.
Before you think “a black bean pancake?” I want you to know my husband pronounced them “company worthy.” And these were gobbled up as fast as I could cook them!
What’s more? All the main ingredients can be found on my Staples List. AND by serving just one meatless main a week, you can serve your family a meal that is cost conscious and good for the environment!
Spicy Black Bean Cakes
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 15oz can black beans, rinsed
1 C all purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t salt
3/4 C milk
3 eggs
1 T canola oil
1. Saute onions and garlic until soft.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine onions, garlic, and beans.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cumin, and salt.
4. Beat together the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into the flour mixture.
5. Add the flour mixture into the bean mixture and stir to combine.
6. Heat additional canola oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles in the pan, drop bean mixture in by 1/3 cupfuls.
7. Cook like you would pancakes.
8. Serve hot with any topping you may have on hand – salsa, grated cheese or sour cream.
Enjoy!
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Hi there! I’ve just discovered your Meatless Monday via Twitter! I love Meatless Monday, and I’m really pleased to be able to take part. Your Spicy Black Bean Cakes sound just scrumptious. Thank you for hosting!
I saw your tweet too! I have LOTS of great veggie recipes to share, so I will definitely be back again next week.
Thanks for hosting! I’m looking forward to finding lots of new meatless meals.
Oh! I love breakfast for supper! This looks good, too! Thanks for sharing!
Those just look fantastic! I love all the ingredients, and I super appreciate that you pointed out that it’s healthy and a great savings.
My only question is, why aren’t they in my belly? Yum!!
I have to admit that I thought “a bean pancake” but I’m willing to try anything.
Interesting. I have to admit I raised an eyebrow when I read black bean pancake but hey I’ll try anything at least once and twice or more if I like it
I am so trying these tonight! I have all the stuff to make them, and I’ve been wanting to cut out meat one day a week. Why not tonight!?!? Hubby’s not too thrilled, but he’s willing to try them at least once! Thanks for sharing!
Interesting and I’m not ashamed to say I won’t try it! LOL
These look delicious! I’ve never heard of Black Bean Cakes before!
These look so good. I will have to try them for my kiddos.
I love black beans. What a new way to eat them.
Those look delicious!!
I love your Sunday idea too
Breakfast foods are my favorites.
I’ve seen recipes where people use beans to make desserts….. I’ll have to give it a try. Not sure I can convince my kids to eat it, but it is worth the try.
hmm… very interesting! I bet me husband would like it, but I can’t say the same for me.
We love Breakfast for dinner around here, also and seriously who has time to make those major breakfasts in the morning anyway? LOL!