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Servings
8
Cuisine Type
  • american
Menu Part
  • entree
Main Ingredient
  • Beans
  • Eggs
  • Vegetables

These juicy patties offer flavor in every bite. From the crunch of the peppers to the hint of shrimp, these patties are perfect for any event.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked black beans
Salt to taste
1 bunch cilantro
1 red onion
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
2 jalapenos
2 tbsp. ginger
4 tbsp. lime juice
3 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp. light chili powder
¼ tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1 tsp. Amchur (dried mango powder)
Oil to fry
16 shrimp, 16/20

Steps

  1. Boil black beans in salt and water until soft.

  2. In blender, blend beans, cilantro, onion, peppers, jalapenos, ginger and lime juice.

  3. Mix a mixture by adding eggs, breadcrumbs and spices.

  4. Divide mixture and mold in with shrimp in center.

  5. Pan-fry and serve hot. 

Yield: 8 2.5-ounce patties

Recipe by Saint Clare’s Health System, Denville, N.J.

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