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I know, right?  It's crazy that I would do two updates in one day...but here I go!

Tonight I made a DELICIOUS vegetarian dinner (I've noticed I'm becoming more and more vegetarian lately) that was super filling and easy.  Do you want the recipe?  Well here we go!

Sweet Potato Black Bean Cakes, Over Rice, with Lime Sour Cream


Since these are broiled, and not fried, they contain a less amount of fat and aren't soggy.  They're also easy and quick to fix (I would say this mixture could even be made the morning of or day before, patted out, and kept in the fridge until ready to cook).  If you want them to be a bit spicy, try adding a diced jalapeno (with seeds and ribs removed) in step 3!


Ingredients

• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium/large sweet potato (grated)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• Cooking Spray (such as PAM or sprayable Canola Oil)
• 3 tablespoons chives (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic (diced)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 cups prepared rice
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

1. Heat broiler.
2. Add black beans to a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving about 1/4 of the beans whole.
3. Heat small skillet over medium to medium-high heat.  Spray with cooking spray and add chopped chives (you could also use scallions here) and let cook for about 1 minute (is using scallions, let cook until tender).  Add garlic and cumin (and jalapeno if you want it spicy) and let cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant (this mixture will be a little clumpy/lumpy, don't fret, it's all good...just don't burn the cumin).
4. Transfer the spice mixture to the beans and add the sweet potato, egg, bread crumbs and a healthy shake of salt and pepper.
5. Form into 6 to 8 patties (depending on how large you like them).
6. Spray a cookie sheet with the cooking spray and place the cakes on the sheet.
7. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, about 4 inches from the broiler, on one side.  Remove from oven and flip with a thin spatula, put them back into the oven for another 3 minutes.
8. While they are cooking, prepare your rice and make the Lime Sour Cream (mix the sour cream with the lime juice).
9. Plate with the rice, cakes on top, and top it all off with the sour cream!

This meal can easily serve 4 people, with all of them going away full and satisfied.  If you like, throw some salsa or guacamole on top of the cakes, along with the sour cream, for more texture and flavor!

So, ready for the nutrition facts?

Here goes!

A serving for this meal counts as a half cup rice, with two cakes on top, and about a tablespoon of sour cream (if you add your own salsa and guac, you'll be increasing the calories).

The breakdown is...

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 143 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  433 Calories from Fat  47

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  5.2g 8%

Saturated Fat  2.4g 12%

Cholesterol  30mg 10%

Sodium  76mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates  79.3g 26%

Dietary Fiber  9.6g 38%

Sugars  2.6g

Protein  17.3g

Not to bad, eh?

I hope you enjoy the recipe!  If you need any help...just let me know!

Until Next Time...

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-Tyler