Panko breadcrumbs lend a welcome crunch to these tender vegetarian cakes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup coarsely chopped canned artichoke hearts
- 2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 3 cups Japanese breadcrumbs (panko), divided
- ¼ cup canola oil
- Sour cream
- Fresh salsa
How to Make It
- Mash together first 9 ingredients in a large bowl, using a potato masher. Stir in 2 cups Japanese breadcrumbs. Shape bean mixture into 12 (3-inch) patties using about ⅓ to ½ cup for each patty.
- Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow plate. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry half of patties in hot oil 2 minutes on each side; drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and patties. Serve with sour cream and salsa.