This dish is a delightful combination of crispy bean cakes and creamy avocado salsa, making it a perfect meal for four people.
Serves 4; Preparation time; 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pinto Bean Cakes:
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans (about 1 cup dried beans, cooked and drained)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (you can use regular or panko)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Cooking oil for frying
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
For the Pinto Bean Cakes
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked pinto beans with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.
- Add the breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Add the beaten egg to the mixture and stir until it forms a cohesive mixture. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add a bit more breadcrumbs.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- Heat some cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the bean patties in the skillet.
- Cook the bean cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and heated through. Use a spatula to flip them gently.
- Remove the cooked bean cakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
For the Avocado Salsa
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced avocados, diced tomato, chopped red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño pepper, and lime juice. Gently toss everything together.
- Season the salsa with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the lime juice and seasoning as needed.
To Serve:
- Place one pinto bean cake on each plate.
- Top each bean cake with a generous spoonful of the avocado salsa.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy these really delicious pinto bean cakes with avocado salsa!
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