Black Bean Cakes With Fried Eggs and Avocado Crema
- 1 medium avocado, cut in half lengthwise, peel and pit removed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 14 cup sour cream
- 12 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 14 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 12 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 12 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 12 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons hot sauce
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 14 cup canola oil
- 6 eggs
- 1 12 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded
- Mash avocado with lime juice.
- Add sour cream and cilantro.
- Chill.
- Heat the oven to 300F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Place cornmeal in a shallow dish and set aside.
- Place beans, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onion, hot sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
- Pulse until incorporated and beans are broken down but some whole beans remain, about 15 pulses.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula during processing.
- Form 6 (3-inch) patties and dust each patty on both sides with cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Place patties in the pan and fry until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Flip and repeat on the second side.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
- NOTE: The black bean cakes can be made up to 1 day in advance, cooled, covered, and refrigerated.
- To reheat, place on a baking sheet and warm in a 375F oven for 15 minutes.
- Fry or poach eggs.
- Place bean cakes on serving plate.
- Top each with a fried or poached egg, 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons of the crema.
avocado, freshly squeezed lime juice, sour cream, fresh cilantro, ground yellow cornmeal, black beans, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, fresh cilantro, white onion, hot sauce, kosher salt, canola oil, eggs, cheddar cheese blend
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-cakes-with-fried-eggs-and-avocado-crema-374321 (may not work)