Refried Bean Cakes Food

REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the beans thoroughly, then place them in a large pot with the bacon. Pour water over the top. Use enough water to cover the beans by 1 or 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. If the liquid seems to evaporate too quickly, add more water during the cooking process. The beans are done when they're fork tender, without much bite.
• Add the chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir and taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Add in other seasonings as desired.
• Heat the fat in a large skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Add the beans to the skillet and mash them until they're the consistency you want. Stir and cook them until heated, then add the grated cheese. Top with the jalapenos.

BEST REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Put the pinto beans in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
• Transfer the beans to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Use a colander to separate the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor with diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne. Blend to desired consistency.

BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the sour cream: Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
• For the black beans: Combine the black beans with the onion and garlic cloves. Cover with water and bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered. The beans are ready when they are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and set aside to cool down. Drain.
• For the vegetables: Saute all ingredients in a medium saute pan in the oil over medium-high and set aside to cool down.
• For the patties: Take about 3/4 cup black beans after they have cooled and put into food processor and pulse until the beans break apart but don't form a big ball of mush.
• Add the beans to the sauteed vegetables and mix in the flour, cumin, salt and pepper, and adobo and form into 6 to 8 patties.
• Add enough oil to coat a medium saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 patties and cook for about 1 minute, and then turn and sear the other sides for 1 more minute. The patties should have a golden brown crust. Place into the oven for about 4 minutes.
• While the patties are in the oven, add enough oil to coat a medium saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and wilt. Add the diced tomatoes and toss to warm through.
• Set the spinach in the center of a plate and place 2 to 3 bean cakes on top. Squeeze a little lime juice on top and top off with chipotle sour cream.

REFRIED BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl using clean hands. Add extra cornmeal of whole wheat flour if the mixture is very sticky. Roll into a balls in your hands and place balls on greased cookie sheet. Use your palm to flatten into a patty. Repeat, yielding 16-18 cakes. Bake for 15 minutes, or until firm.

REFRIED BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a 10 inch sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat, then add the onions and jalapenos and cook, stirring, until the onion softens, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the beans, 1 cup of the sour cream, the cumin, and ground chile and stir until well blended. Spread the bean mixture over the bottom of the prepared dish and cover evenly with both grated cheese. At this point, the casserole can be refrigerated, tightly covered with plastic wrap, for up to 24 hours. Allow it to come to room temperature before baking.
• Bake the casserole until the cheese is bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven, garnish with the cilantro, and serve the remaining ½ cup sour cream on the side.