Easy, delicious, colorful! I love the grated sweet potato in there! Destined to become a favorite recipe. I didn't take the seeds or ribs out of the single jalapeno I used and the cakes are nice and [filtered]y.

These were super delish! I used greek yogurt instead of the sour cream and it made a perfect complement to the cakes. I loved the combination of the spicy black beans with the sweet sweet potatoes. Turned out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I would definitely use these cakes for black bean burgers, too!

These were super delish! I used greek yogurt instead of the sour cream and it made a perfect complement to the cakes. I loved the combination of the spicy black beans with the sweet sweet potatoes. Turned out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I would definitely use these cakes for black bean burgers, too!

I halved this recipe - omitted the jalapenos and used about 2 tablespoons of egg whites for the egg. I always have problems with keeping bean cakes together (even when I do use an actual egg) but the scallion, garlic, cumin and sweet potato gave it a great flavor. I might mix those into my next black bean burgers. Also, my cakes only needed about 5 minutes under the broiler for one side and 2 or 3 for the second side.

We made this for a party as a one bite appetizer (see pics here http://frogprincepaperie.com/?p=300) with a sweet potato sauce and cilantro sour cream and it turned out fantastic. Our guests loved them and ate every last one!

We made this for a party as a one bite appetizer (see pics here http://frogprincepaperie.com/?p=300) with a sweet potato sauce and cilantro sour cream and it turned out fantastic. Our guests loved them and ate every last one!

These were fabulous! My husband loved them so much that I'm making them again this week.

I tried these, and they didnt' turn out crispy like the picture...I accidentally use 2 TBLS of oil to saute the onions -- do you think that was the problem? They were crispy outside/burnt, but mushy inside...

I made this tonight with the only substitution of using 1 can lima beans and 1 can of black beans instead of 2 cans of black beans (ran out). I loved it! The patties were tasty and flavorful, not at all dry. The sour cream made a really nice condiment and went with the veggies and polenta I served as sides. If you halved the size of the patties, I think these would be ideal as party apps!

Love this recipe! You can also use greek yogurt on top instead of sour cream.