Chili Bean Cakes with Avocado Salsa

Bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures, these Chili Bean Cakes with Avocado Salsa are a vibrant and nutritious meal perfect for vegetarians and spice enthusiasts alike. Made with a hearty mix of mashed black beans and chickpeas seasoned with cumin, paprika, and fresh red chili, the patties are pan-fried to golden perfection for a crisp exterior. Paired with a refreshing avocado salsa—featuring creamy avocado, juicy tomato, zesty lime, and fragrant cilantro—this recipe strikes a perfect balance of spice and freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, protein-packed dish ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it as a standalone entrée or pair it with a crisp green salad for a well-rounded meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 92/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g (1 can) Black beans
• 400 g (1 can) Chickpeas
• 1 Red chili (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 100 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)
• 2 Avocado (diced)
• 1 Tomato (diced)
• 1 Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 Lime (juiced)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans and chickpeas, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Using a fork or potato masher, mash the beans and chickpeas until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped red chili, ground cumin, paprika, breadcrumbs, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bean mixture. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, about 1 cm thick. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the avocado cubes remain intact.

Step 7

Serve the chili bean cakes warm with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa on top or on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(330745.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	407575.7

Total Fat 5489.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 403.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 536732.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68874.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21403.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9031.4g
Protein 23316.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 156427.5mg	0%
Iron 6936.2mg	0%
Potassium 467470.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.8%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 65.9%