Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
15 ounce

Black Beans

canned, drained

1 unit

Carrot

washed

0.2 unit

Onion

chopped

1 clove

Garlic

minced

1 tbsp

Soy Sauce

splash

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

1 tsp

Paprika

to taste

1 tsp

Cumin

to taste

2 slice

Bread

ground into crumbs

1 tsp

Curry Powder

mixed with bread crumbs

Step 1
~2 min

Rinse black beans.

Step 2
~2 min

Wash the carrot and roughly chop.

Step 3
~2 min

Chop the onion (1/5th).

Step 4
~2 min

Mince the garlic clove.

Step 5
~2 min

In a blender, combine the black beans, carrot, onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

Step 6
~2 min

Blend until the mixture is mushy but not completely smooth.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove the mixture from the blender.

Step 8
~2 min

Clean the blender.

Step 9
~2 min

Add bread slices and curry powder to the blender.

Step 10
~2 min

Blend until you have about 1 cup of fine bread crumbs.

Step 11
~2 min

In a bowl, combine the bean mixture and the bread crumbs.

Step 12
~2 min

Mix thoroughly by hand.

Step 13
~2 min

Form the mixture into patties.

Step 14
~2 min

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 15
~2 min

Fry the patties in the warm oil until browned and crispy on both sides.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add more spices for a bolder flavor

Serve with a dipping sauce like salsa or sour cream

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

With rice and beans

In a sandwich

With a side of salsa

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Salsa
Guacamole
Rice
Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Latin America

Cultural Significance

Common staple in Latin American cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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