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Antiguan Black Bean Cakes
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Antiguan Black Bean Cakes

Antiguan Black Bean Cakes are made by coating a black bean mixture with cornmeal and frying on the stove. They are filled with jalapeños and are the perfect side dish for seafood! 
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine antiguan, Caribbean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 380kcal
Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups canned black beans
  • ½ cup white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Grind beans in a blender to a smooth paste.
  • Stir in onions, garlic, chile, spices, and egg, mixing until fully combined.
  • Heat oil in a shallow frying pan over medium heat. 
  • Place cornmeal in a bowl. Drop a tablespoon of bean mixture in the bowl, turning carefully to coat in cornmeal. Transfer the bean mixture to the pan and fry in the hot oil.
  • Repeat as necessary and enjoy. 

Notes

Recipe adapted from AtoZ World Travel. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg