PCOS and Jicama (Mexican Turnip): A Nutritious Addition to Your Diet
Discover how jicama, a low-glycemic root vegetable, can benefit women with PCOS. Learn about its nutritional value and delicious ways to incorporate it into your diet.
Savory bean croquettes with black beans and corn meal makes a perfect entree for vegetarian dieters.
2 tbsps fat free sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 large egg
4 tbsps corn oil
1/4 cup salsa
2 cups black beans
1/2 cup chopped onion minced
1/2 cup cornmeal
1. Mash beans but don't puree so as to have a few bean chunks for texture. Use a little bean liquid or water if beans are too dry to mash.
2. Combine the beans, onion, cilantro, egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Add cornmeal by the tablespoon until its made a batter that is barely stiff enough to handle. (You should be able to shape it with your hands without it sticking, but it should be quite fragile or the cakes will be dry.)
4. Add corn oil to a large, deep skillet and turn flame on medium. Shape the bean mixture into patties 2 to 3 inches across or into 1 ½ x 3 inch logs.
5. When the oil is hot, place them in the skillet. Don't crowd them; you may have to work in batches.
6. Cook the croquettes until nicely browned on all sides, adjusting the heat so they brown evenly without burning before turning, 7 or 8 minutes total. Keep warm in the oven or under aluminum foil until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.
7. Garnish with salsa, fat-free sour cream and fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired. Brown rice with roasted or fresh corn make a nice accompaniment.
8. Note: as variations, you may add any of the following alone or together for extra zing in the batter: a dash of cumin, minced jalapeno, fresh chile, hot sauce or fresh squeezed lemon juice.
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
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Calories 322 kcal | ||
Fat 15.78 g | ||
Carbohydrate 35.58 g | ||
Protein 10.6 g | ||
Iron 30 mg | ||
Calcium 14 mg | ||
Cholesterol 54 mg | ||
Monounsaturated Fat 4.41 g | ||
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.03 g | ||
Saturated Fat 2.33 g | ||
Sodium 557 mg | ||
Sugar 1.88 g | ||
Potassium 118 mg | ||
Vitamin A 7 mcg | ||
Vitamin C 24 mg | ||
Fiber 9.8 g |
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