Black Bean “Meatballs”

Name: Black Bean “Meatballs”
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 2 cups black beans, washed and drained; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup onion, cut into chunks; 1 peeled garlic clove; 1/4 cup jalapeños, cut into chunks (seeded and deveined); 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs; Oil spray

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Prep 5 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 12

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Oriana Romero These black bean “meatballs” are delicious, inexpensive and very creative. The best part of it is that they’re really easy to make. It will only take you 15 minutes. Try it!

by Oriana Romero

Updated Aug 24, 2014

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Ingredients

2 cups black beans, washed and drained
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, cut into chunks
1 peeled garlic clove
1/4 cup jalapeños, cut into chunks (seeded and deveined)
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
Oil spray

Directions

1

Place 1 cup of black beans, the egg, onions, garlic, jalapeños, pepper, salt and dried cilantro in the food processor. Process at medium speed until all the ingredients are well combined.
2

Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and add the remaining cup of black beans and the bread crumbs. Use a wooden spoon to combine.
3

Spray a large skillet with oil and heat over medium heat.
4

Use your hands to form small balls, about the size of walnuts.
5

Cook the “meatballs” in the previously heated skillet for about 3-5 minutes on each side. You must turn them so they cook evenly. You will know they’re ready when the surface of the “meatballs” is lightly browned.
6

Remove from the skillet and serve hot.

Expert Tips

tip 1
The jalapeños give it a slightly spicy touch; if you want them spicier, you can add a whole jalapeño.

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Oriana Romero These black bean “meatballs” are delicious, inexpensive and very creative. The best part of it is that they’re really easy to make. It will only take you 15 minutes. Try it!